Texas A&M Player Profiles: Defensive Back, Jardin Gilbert
Going into the 2022 football season, Aggies Wire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Texas A&M roster.
Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for Jimbo Fisher this season.
Jardin Gilbert started his career with Texas A&M during the 2021 season playing mostly as a reserve-free safety, backing up now NFL-bound Leon O’Neal. Prior to joining the Aggies, Gilbert endured a lucrative playing career at University Lab High School, spending time on both offense and defense, and competing as a two-sport athlete while also participating in Basketball. During his 2021 freshman season, Gilbert appeared in all 12 games during the season, recording 14 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and 1 pass break up during the year. Gilbert had his biggest game against South Carolina while recording 5 tackles, and began to show his potential at the free safety position while knowing his role would be larger going into the 2022 season with Leon O’Neal’s departure to the NFL.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: White Castle, Louisiana
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185lbs
247Sports Composite Ranking
Class in 2021: 4-Star ranked player, 9th ranked player in Louisiana, 18th ranked safety in the country
Career Stats
Year | G | Tkl | Int | PBU |
2021 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
PFF Rankings (Team Rankings)
Year | Defense | Tackling | Coverage |
2021 | 65.4 | 46.6 | 73.2 |
Depth Chart Overview
Jardin Gilbert is listed as the starting Free Safety in Jimbo Fisher’s 4-2-5 defensive scheme and coached by Defensive Coordinator D.J. Durkin, playing alongside starting Strong Safety Demani Richardson (Senior), and the cornerback rotation of Jaylon Jones (Junior), Tyreek Chappell (Sophomore), and Myles Jones (Grad Student). Gilbert is a long athlete with a solid frame, and because of his experience as a wide receiver during his high school playing days, he has the natural ball skills to become a legitimate turnover threat as he keeps developing at the position. He is a great run defender who tackles well consistently and has good downhill speed that aids in run defense. Going into his first season as the presumed starter, Gilbert looks to take the next step at the position, with plenty of natural talent to aid him during the learning process.
Players’ Photo Gallery
Sep 18, 2021; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Jardin Gilbert (20) in action during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the New Mexico Lobos at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2021; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Jardin Gilbert (20) tackles South Carolina Gamecocks running back ZaQuandre White (11) during the third quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
