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DaRon Gilbert (born May 26, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).[1]
| No. 43 – Detroit Lions | |
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 26, 2001 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Brother Rice |
| College: |
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| Undrafted: | 2024 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
College career
Gilbert played safety for 4 seasons at Lafayette[2] before transferring to Northern Illinois and switching to the linebacker position.[3]
In college he hat 188 total tackes (102 solo), 10 pass breakups, 5 TFLs, 2 interceptions, one forced fumble, and a half sack.[4]
Professional career
| Height | Weight |
|---|---|
| 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
218 lb (99 kg) |
Detroit Lions
Gilbert went undrafted and signed with the Lions after the 2024 NFL Draft.
Personal life
Gilbert was born in Detroit and went to Brother Rice in Michigan for high school where he played safety and wide receiver.[5]
References
- ^ "DaRon Gilbert Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ "DaRon Gilbert - Football". Lafayette College Athletics. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ "DaRon Gilbert - Football". NIU Athletics. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ "DaRon Gilbert (LB): Bio, News, Stats & more". www.detroitlions.com. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ "Brother Rice Football Roster (2018-19) - MaxPreps.com". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved March 16, 2025.