Zyon Gilbert
Zyon Gilbert is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Florida Atlantic Owls and was signed by the Giants as an undrafted free agent in.
Early life and education
Gilbert was born on February 4, 1999, in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended Jefferson Davis High School there and was a two-way player in football, earning twice all-state honors. He was named the school's best defensive back, best two-way player, and was given the "speed award" at a season-ending banquet. Gilbert was a three-star recruit and committed to Florida Atlantic.Gilbert became the starter as a true freshman in 2017 and recorded 52 total tackles in 14 games. He remained a starter in 2018 and recorded 51 tackles in 12 matches. In 2019, Gilbert recorded 48 tackles, 10 passes defended, two interceptions and a forced fumble on his way to being named honorable mention all-conference.
As a senior in 2020, Gilbert tallied 46 tackles, one interception and six passes defended, being named honorable mention all-conference for the second consecutive season. After being given an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he opted to return to the team in 2021 for a final season. That year, Gilbert appeared in 12 games and finished with 51 tackles, two interceptions and 12 passes defended, as well as a third honorable mention all-conference selection. He finished his time at Florida Atlantic as the school's all-time leader in games played with 57, and recorded 248 tackles, 31 passes defended and five interceptions.