In his rookie year back in 2019, Ulysees Gilbert III immediately caught my eye. A good athlete who made plays on the ball, his tackling – what I thought was a weak spot at Akron – was also consistent. On paper, he had all the traits and tools to start in this league.
Since then, repeated back injuries have cut his seasons short. Seven games as a rookie, four games last season. He’s healthy now but through camp and especially the team’s first two preseason games, Gilbert looks like someone who is further away from making the 53 man roster.