Rutgers’ 6-foot-2 DB is a rising special-teams piece with upside
In the 2024 season, DK Gilley played in five games for Rutgers, logged two tackles, and earned Academic All-Big Ten honors; after a spring practice injury cost him the 2025 season, he enters 2026 as a bigger, stronger redshirt junior with special-teams value and developmental upside. He’s built like a modern defensive back at 6-2, 205, and the early reports around him point to a player who understands the playbook, brings effort, and has the physical tools to grow into a more complete role if he stays healthy.
