Luke Gilbertson brings active, physical linebacker depth to Gardner-Webb
Gilbertson is an **active, downhill linebacker** whose 2025 usage for Gardner-Webb shows he can already contribute in real snaps, finishing with **9 tackles, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble** in limited game action. ESPN lists him as a **redshirt junior**, 6-foot, 220 pounds, and active, while the program roster has him at **6-0, 220** from Charlotte, N.C.[1][8] The differentiator is his disruptive, playmaking profile rather than empty volume: he flashes as a pressure piece and turnover threat, which makes him a useful fit for teams wanting effort, physicality, and developmental upside at LB.[1][5]
