David Gusta
Full Name: David Gusta
Date of Birth: Not publicly disclosed
Age (as of May 2025): ~22
Hometown: San Bernardino, California
High School: Cajon High School (San Bernardino, CA)
Current School: Kentucky Wildcats football
Conference: Southeastern Conference (SEC)
Academic Major: Not publicly disclosed
Years at School: Senior (2025)
Transfer History: Washington State → Kentucky (2025)
Redshirt Status: Redshirted in 2021 at Washington State
Eligibility Remaining: Final season (2025)
FootBall Information
Position(s) Played: Defensive Tackle / Interior Defensive Line
Primary Position: 3-Technique Interior DL
Pro Position Projection: Rotational Interior DL / 3-Tech Disruptor
Jersey Number: #60
Starter or Backup: Full-time starter (prior seasons at both WSU and Kentucky)
Games Played / Started:
2022 (WSU): 9 games, 1 start
2023 (WSU): 11 starts
2024 (WSU): Started 12 games
2025 (Kentucky): Started 12 games
Injury History: No major long-term injuries reported
Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported
Coach History:
Head Coach: Mark Stoops
Defensive Coordinator: Brad White
Defensive Line Coach: Anwar STewart
Physical
Measurements
Height: 6030
Weight: 316 lbs
Arm Length: pending combine
Hand Size: pending combine
Wingspan: pending combine
summary
summary
David Gusta is a strong, seasoned interior defensive lineman who combines SEC experience with four years of college starting reps. After redshirting in 2021 and developing into a multi-year starter at Washington State, he transferred to Kentucky for his senior season and immediately anchored the Wildcats’ interior front. He wins with leverage, lower-body power, and consistent effort. Gusta’s blend of strength and positional play allows him to both anchor against the run and generate interior pressure against tackles and guards