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Zyon Gilbert
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Gilbert with Florida Atlantic in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1999-02-04) February 4, 1999 (age 25)
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Jefferson Davis (AL)
College:Florida Atlantic
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:14
Sacks:1.0
Player stats at PFR

Zyon Gilbert (born February 4, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida Atlantic and was signed by the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

Early life and education

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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]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 0+1⁄4 in
(1.84 m) 		193 lb
(88 kg) 		30+7⁄8 in
(0.78 m) 		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.49 s 1.54 s 2.55 s 4.29 s 7.34 s 40.0 in
(1.02 m)		 11 ft 6 in
(3.51 m)
All values from Pro Day[7]

New York Giants

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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

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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

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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.[21]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Zyon Gilbert". Florida Atlantic Owls. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  2. ^ DeFranks, Matthew (February 1, 2017). "Meet FAU CB signee Zyon Gilbert". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  3. ^ Elman, Jake (September 28, 2017). "Freshman safety making an impact". The Palm Beach Post. p. C5. Retrieved March 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ "Football Places Five on All-C-USA First Team, Earns 17 Nods in Total". Florida Atlantic Owls. December 10, 2019. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  5. ^ Furlow, Reese (January 15, 2021). "Owls hire QB's father as co-offensive coordinator". Florida Today. p. B2. Retrieved March 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  6. ^ Avant, Trey (April 21, 2022). "NFL Draft Analysis: Cornerback Zyon Gilbert's physicality will grant him chances to play in NFL defenses". University Press. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  7. ^ "2022 Draft Scout Zyon Gilbert, Florida Atlantic NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  8. ^ Valentine, Ed (June 17, 2022). "UDFA Zyon Gilbert bidding for spot in Giants' secondary". Big Blue View. SB Nation. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  9. ^ Traina, Patricia (August 29, 2022). "New York Giants Initial 53-man Roster Moves: Quincy Roche, Davis Webb Among the Cuts". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  10. ^ Slater, Darryl (August 31, 2022). "Here is Giants' practice squad, including Davis Webb, C.J. Board; Tony Jefferson, who knows Wink Martindale's scheme well, gets final spot". NJ.com. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  11. ^ Grindley, Wyatt (December 3, 2022). "Giants Announce Six Roster Moves". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  12. ^ a b "Zyon Gilbert Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  13. ^ "Giants sign 10 to reserve/future contracts". Giants.com. January 22, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  14. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 29, 2023). "Giants announce 53-man roster for 2023". Giants.com.
  15. ^ "Packers place S Darnell Savage, CB Eric Stokes on injured reserve". Packers.com. October 25, 2023.
  16. ^ "Packers sign 14 free agents". Packers.com. January 22, 2024.
  17. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. July 30, 2024.
  18. ^ "Steelers make training camp roster moves". Steelers.com. August 14, 2024.
  19. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 27, 2024). "Steelers trim 2024 roster to 53 players". Steelers.com.
  20. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 29, 2024). "Steelers sign eight to practice squad". Steelers.com.
  21. ^ Varley, Teresa. "Steelers make multiple roster moves". steelers.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
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