Gilbert was born on February 4, 1999, in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended Jefferson Davis High School there and was a two-way player in football, earning twice all-state honors. He was named the school's best defensive back, best two-way player, and was given the "speed award" at a season-ending banquet.[1] Gilbert was a three-star recruit and committed to Florida Atlantic.[2]
Gilbert became the starter as a true freshman in 2017[3] and recorded 52 total tackles in 14 games.[1] He remained a starter in 2018 and recorded 51 tackles in 12 matches.[1] In 2019, Gilbert recorded 48 tackles, 10 passes defended, two interceptions and a forced fumble on his way to being named honorable mention all-conference.[1][4]
As a senior in 2020, Gilbert tallied 46 tackles, one interception and six passes defended, being named honorable mention all-conference for the second consecutive season.[1] After being given an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he opted to return to the team in 2021 for a final season.[5] That year, Gilbert appeared in 12 games and finished with 51 tackles, two interceptions and 12 passes defended, as well as a third honorable mention all-conference selection.[1] He finished his time at Florida Atlantic as the school's all-time leader in games played with 57,[6] and recorded 248 tackles, 31 passes defended and five interceptions.[1]
After going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft, Gilbert was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent.[8] He was released at the final roster cuts but was subsequently re-signed to the practice squad.[9][10] Gilbert was elevated to the active roster for their week thirteen game with the Washington Commanders,[11] and started at cornerback in his NFL debut, appearing on 62 snaps and recording seven tackles.[12] He posted his first career sack the following week against the Philadelphia Eagles.[12] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2023.[13] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[14]
Green Bay Packers
Gilbert was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad on October 25, 2023.[15] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.[16] On July 30, 2024, he was released.[17]
Pittsburgh Steelers
On August 14, 2024, Gilbert signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[18] He was waived on August 27, 2024 and was re-signed to the practice squad on August 29, 2024.[19][20] He was released on September 17, and re-signed a month later.[21]
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