Lafayette and Northern Illinois defender.
DaRon Gilbert played safety at Lafayette before joining Northern Illinois as a linebacker.
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Brother Rice two-way player.
Gilbert earned All-Catholic League recognition twice at Brother Rice High School in Michigan, playing safety, outside linebacker and receiver.
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Full-season NIU starter.
Gilbert started all 13 games in 2023, recording 51 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss. He previously appeared in 33 games at Lafayette from 2019 through 2022.
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All-Patriot League honors.
Gilbert earned first-team All-Patriot League recognition in 2022 after receiving second-team honors in fall 2021.
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