Named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week after accumulating 148 yards on punt (73) and kickoff (75) returns in a win over The Citadel on September 15 (first Badger true freshman to earn conference player of the week honors since Ron Dayne in 1996).

Named Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for a career-high 168 yards and two scores on eight carries, including a 90-yard touchdown (second longest run in UW history) at Indiana on November 8.

Named second-team All-Big Ten (coaches) and honorable mention Sophomore All-American by Collegefootballnews.com.

Named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week after returning two kickoffs for 94 yards against Hawaii on December 5.

Named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week after returning opening kickoff 97 yards (tied for fourth-longest in school history) for a touchdown in win over No.

Left school The Big Ten all-time leader in kick off return yards (3,025).

[3] On September 3, 2011, Gilreath was cut by the Colts but was re-signed to the practice squad two days later.

[4] In a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on August 19, 2012, Gilreath caught 4 passes for 78 yards and was named Steelers Digest Player of the Week.