Steven Gilmore Jr.

Steven Gilmore Jr.
Birmingham Stallions
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-17) September 17, 1999 (age 25)
Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:174 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school:South Pointe
(Rock Hill, South Carolina)
College:Marshall (2018–2022)
Undrafted:2023
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Steven Gilmore Jr.[1] (born September 17, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Marshall Thundering Herd and signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent after the 2023 NFL draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 8+7⁄8 in
(1.75 m) 		174 lb
(79 kg) 		29+3⁄4 in
(0.76 m) 		8+1⁄2 in
(0.22 m)		 4.44 s 1.56 s 2.49 s 36.5 in
(0.93 m)		 10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		 12 reps
All values from Pro Day[2]

Detroit Lions

On May 12, 2023, the Detroit Lions signed Gilmore to a three-year, $2.71 million contract as an undrafted free agent.[3][4] He made the initial 53-man roster on August 29, 2023.[5]

On August 27, 2024, Gilmore was waived by the Lions.[6]

Birmingham Stallions

On January 16, 2025, Gilmore signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[7]

Personal life

Gilmore is the younger brother of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Boyd, James (January 26, 2023). "Colts' Stephon Gilmore has one big NFL goal left: 'I gotta play with my brother'". The Athletic. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  2. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Steven Gilmore College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  3. ^ "TWENTYMAN: A closer look at the Lions' undrafted rookie free agents". detroitlions.com. May 12, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  4. ^ "Spotrac.com: Steven Gilmore contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  5. ^ "TWENTYMAN: Breaking down the initial 53-man roster". DetroitLions.com. August 29, 2023.
  6. ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 27, 2024.
  7. ^ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved January 17, 2025.


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