Mercer’s dependable interior disruptor with proven production
Justin Gilbert is a 6-foot-3, 245-pound redshirt senior defensive lineman at Mercer in the 2025 season, and his profile screams steady, physical veteran presence rather than flashy stat-padding[1][2]. In the 2025 season, he was listed as active and produced 16 total tackles, 7 solo stops, 9 assists, 1.5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble in ESPN’s season stats[5][6]. The real appeal: he’s experienced, stout enough to hold his ground, and has enough burst to slip into the backfield when the timing is right—useful if a team wants a reliable DL who does the dirty work without needing the spotlight[1][2].
