Gilbert is a pure defensive playmaker for Sahuaro finishing the 2025 season with 114 sacks, 9 tackles for loss, and an interception. 6’0” 180 lbs. he’s physical enough to stop the run but skilled and athletic enough to drop into coverage. Always finds himself around the ball with good play diagnosis ability and instincts. Shows good spatial awareness and understanding of route concepts in coverage to step into throwing lanes and play the ball in the air. Knows his assignment and where his threats are to be in the correct position to make a play. Against the run, he can fill a tight gap aggressively but can also play in space and bring heavy contact in one on one open field scenarios. Well rounded skillset with a strong foundation to build on.

Gilbert is a pure defensive playmaker for Sahuaro finishing the 2025 season with 114 sacks, 9 tackles for loss, and an interception. 6’0” 180 lbs. he’s physical enough to stop the run but skilled and athletic enough to drop into coverage. Always finds himself around the ball with good play diagnosis ability and instincts. Shows good spatial awareness and understanding of route concepts in coverage to step into throwing lanes and play the ball in the air. Knows his assignment and where his threats are to be in the correct position to make a play. Against the run, he can fill a tight gap aggressively but can also play in space and bring heavy contact in one on one open field scenarios. Well rounded skillset with a strong foundation to build on.