Khalib Gilmore

Position:
Linebacker
Ht./Wt.:
6-3 / 241
Class:
Graduate Student
Hometown:
Melbourne, Fla.
Prev School:
Syracuse
High School:
Melbourne HS

Graduate transfer begins his sixth season of college football, following four at West Florida and a graduate year at Syracuse. He should be a part of the Cardinals' linebacker rotation.

BEFORE BALL STATE: Played 2023 at Syracuse following four seasons at West Florida ... has appeared in 14 collegiate games with 23 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack and a forced fumble across both schools. 2023 (R-Jr.): Appeared in the first four games of the year on special teams before being sidelined for the remainder of the season due to injury ... had one tackle ... made his 'Cuse debut in the season opener vs. Colgate (9/2) ... made a solo tackle vs. Army (9/23). 2023 (R-So.): Appeared in six games at linebacker, tallying 17 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, three quarterback hurries, a sack and a forced fumble ... made a season-high five tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, a sack and a forced fumble against Warner (9/3) ... tallied three tackles at Southwest Baptist (9/10) ... made two tackles against Delta State (9/24) ... made four tackles at West Georgia (10/8) ... tallied a season-high three solo stops against West Alabama (10/29). 2021 (R-Fr.): Appeared in four games ... made five tackles (three solo) on the season ... had two stops against Southwest Baptist (9/11) and Shorter (10/23) ... had a forced fumble at Mississippi College (10/30). 2020 (R-Fr.): Season canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2019 (Fr.): Did not appear in any games with West Florida.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year varsity starter at Melbourne HS … had 48 tackles, three pass break-ups and one forced fumble … also had three receptions for 57 yards on offense … participated in the Florida-Georgia High School Showcase.

PERSONAL: Received his undergraduate degree from West Florida ... continues pursue of a master's degree in business.