experienced Redbirds safety with a veteran’s toolkit
Dillon Gearhart enters the 2025 season as a proven Illinois State defensive back, listed at 6-foot-0 and 200 pounds and previously praised in team coverage for disrupting plays in camp and scrimmage settings. He’s the kind of steady, physical back who fits a defense that values tackling and reliability more than flash; his 2024 stat line is not fully detailed here, but Illinois State’s own notes highlighted him as a key senior presence before the Redbirds’ 2025 turnover in the secondary. If you want a smart, tough DB with experience, Gearhart checks the box.
