1. Justin Rodrell Gilbert was born on November 7,1991 and is an American professional football cornerback for the Sioux City Bandits of the National Arena League.
17 Facts About Justin Gilbert
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Justin Gilbert was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the eighth pick in the 2014 NFL draft, after playing college football at Oklahoma State.
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Justin Gilbert has been a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Justin Gilbert played as a defensive back and quarterback for the Huntsville Hornets football team, and was a two-time district MVP.
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Justin Gilbert was a SuperPrep All-region selection and was ranked by that publication as the No 51 player in Texas.
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Justin Gilbert was the defensive MVP of the 2012 Fiesta Bowl.
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Justin Gilbert nearly entered the 2013 NFL draft but decided against it.
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Justin Gilbert was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award.
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Justin Gilbert won the 2013 College Football Performance Award as the nation's top defensive back.
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Justin Gilbert was considered one of the top cornerback prospects for the 2014 NFL draft.
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Justin Gilbert was selected with the eighth pick in the first round by the Cleveland Browns.
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Justin Gilbert ended the game with four tackles and one interception, which he returned for a touchdown.
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On September 3,2016, Justin Gilbert was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2018 sixth-round draft pick.
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Justin Gilbert made his NFL postseason debut, playing against the Chiefs and New England Patriots, returning three kickoffs for 43 yards.
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On February 6,2017, Justin Gilbert was released by the Steelers.
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On June 20,2017, Justin Gilbert was suspended by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for one year for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.
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On January 13,2023, Justin Gilbert signed with the Sioux City Bandits of Champions Indoor Football.