The Memphis Showboats are set to sign defensive back Mark Gilbert on Saturday according to Pro Football Newsroom writer James Larsen.
Mark Gilbert is six foot one and weighs 190 pounds. The 27-year-old from Fayetteville, North Carolina, signed with the Birmingham Stallions on January 19, 2024. In 2024, Gilbert made 26 tackles (21 solos, 5 assists), one interception, five pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in seven games when the Stallions won their third consecutive championship over the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0. He became a free agent after the season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Gilbert as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2021. In 2021, he made five tackles (4 solos, 1 assist) in four preseason games. The Detroit Lions signed Gilbert off of Pittsburgh’s practice squad on October 13, 2021. Gilbert made three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist) in games. In 2022, he made six tackles (4 solos, 2 assists) in three preseason games. The Lions released him on August 30, 2022.
The Pittsburgh Maulers signed Gilbert on March 25, 2023. In 2023, he made 32 tackles (29 solos, 3 assists), two tackles for loss, four interceptions for 29 yards, and 15 pass breakups in ten games. He was named to the All-USFL Team. After the season, Gilbert signed with the Miami Dolphins on August 4, 2023. He played one preseason game with one tackle (1 solo) against the Atlanta Falcons. The Dolphins released him on August 18, 2023.
Collegiately, Gilbert played five seasons at Duke (2016-20) making 65 tackles (44 solos, 21 assists), five tackles for loss, seven interceptions, and 24 pass breakups in 29 games for the Blue Devils. He was named First Team All-ACC in 2017.
