Deuce Gilbert brings three-star upside and a ball-hawking Texas pedigree to SMU
Deuce Gilbert enters SMU as a fresh-faced freshman corner with real upside: he was rated a three-star prospect by ESPN, On3, Rivals, and 247Sports, and his high school résumé features production that jumps off the page, including five interceptions, nine pass breakups, and 33 tackles in the 2025 season. At 5'11" and about 180-190 pounds, he looks like a cover corner with instincts and competitiveness rather than a pure size freak, which can be a plus if your defense values quick-trigger reactions and playmaking. He also arrives with no reported injury baggage and a track background, a nice little cherry on top for speed and range.
