In 2007 Gilbert played and started 12 games and had 39 (23 solo 16 assisted) tackles, (7.5 for a loss) and 4 Sacks and 4 pass deflections and forced a fumble.

As a senior in 2008 Gilbert totaled 52 Tackles with 22.0 (which led the NCAA) for losses and 9.5 Sacks.

He was an All-Western Athletic Conference First-team choice and named the league's co-Defensive Player of the Year.

[3] Key: GP - games played; GS - games started; UA - unassisted tackles; AT - assisted tackles; TT - total tackles; T/L - tackles for a loss; Sacks - ; FF – Forced fumble ; FR – Fumbles recovered; PD - passes deflected; Int - interceptions Prior to the 2009 NFL draft, Gilbert gained Internet notoriety for a YouTube video featuring him jumping out of a swimming pool.

[4][5][6] On September 7, 2010, the New York Jets claimed Gilbert off of waivers, one of the best water boys ever.

[20] Gilbert is cousins with three-time NBA champion, JaVale McGee and current WNBA player, Imani McGee-Stafford.