Garrett Gilbert

Gilbert made his first high school start for Lake Travis during his sophomore year in the 2006 Texas Football Classic, where he led the Cavaliers to a 41–34 victory over Texas City. His performance caused Texas gridiron sportswriters to take notice, including Lone Star Gridiron's Chris Doelle who referred to Gilbert as "the best high school quarterback I have seen EVER."{{Cite web |last=Doelle |first=Chris |date=September 2, 2006 |title=BONUS – 4A Austin Lake Travis vs. Texas City |url=http://www.lonestargridiron.com/2006/09/02/bonus-4a-austin-lake-travis-vs-texas-city/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Lone Star Gridiron}}

Gilbert guided Lake Travis to the 2007 Texas UIL Class 4A Division II State Championship. Upon completing the 2007 season, he broke state records for completions (359), pass attempts (555) and yards (4,827).{{Cite web |last=Trubow |first=Alan |date=December 28, 2008 |title=A truly Fabulous year for Lake Travis' Gilbert |url=http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/highschool/12/28/1228gilbert.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110624075437/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/highschool/12/28/1228gilbert.html |archive-date=June 24, 2011 |website=Statesman.com}}

After Lake Travis won the 2007 championship, the team's head coach, Jeff Dicus, resigned to take the head coaching position at Class 5A Duncanville High School. Chad Morris, then the head coach at Stephenville High School, became the new coach. Prior to his senior season, Gilbert learned Morris' offense.

On top of the coaching change, Gilbert had to undergo minor shoulder surgery, from which he took five months to recover. He was not able to lift weights during the five-month period, and instead performed rehabilitation exercises. Gilbert recovered in time to play the first game of the 2008 season.

In the 2008 season, Gilbert led Lake Travis to a perfect 16–0 record{{Cite web |last=Kretzschmar |first=Rick |date=December 21, 2008 |title=Title eludes Lobos: Lake Travis' Gilbert lives up to billing in 48–23 win |url=http://www.news-journal.com/sports/content/sports/stories/2008/12/21/12212008_lobomain.html?imw=Y |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222232228/https://www.news-journal.com/sports/content/sports/stories/2008/12/21/12212008_lobomain.html?imw=Y |archive-date=December 22, 2008 |website=News-Journal.com}} and its second straight state title. He finished the season with 4,851 passing yards for 55 touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Claybourn |first=David |date=November 8, 2020 |title=Sports Views: Gilbert caught my eye in 2007 with his strong arm |url=https://www.heraldbanner.com/sports/sports-views-gilbert-caught-my-eye-in-2007-with-his-strong-arm/article_59ab1230-2191-11eb-8f5f-4fa160085049.html |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Herald-Banner |language=en}}

Gilbert completed his high school career setting a state record of 12,534{{Cite web |title=Texas High School Football Passing Career Yardage Leaders |url=http://lonestargridiron.com/history-records/all-time-individual-team-records/passing-career-yardage-leaders/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Lone Star Gridiron|date=October 19, 2011 }} passing yards, breaking the previous mark set by Graham Harrell by two yards. Gilbert finished second to Harrell for career touchdowns, completions and attempts.{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2008 |title=Lake Travis Beats Longview for 4AD1 Title |url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/local/lake-travis-beats-longview-for-2008-4ad1-title/1848747/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth |language=en-US}} He led his Cavaliers to a 39–4 combined record as a starter from his sophomore through senior seasons.{{Cite web |last=Cantu |first=Rick |date=September 24, 2016 |title=Gilbert soaks up Super Bowl triumph with victorious Patriots |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2016/09/24/gilbert-soaks-up-super-bowl-triumph-with-victorious-patriots/10111897007/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Austin American-Statesman |language=en-US}}

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Gilbert participated in ESPN RISE's 10th anniversary Elite 11 quarterback event from July 21–24. He was one of the 11 high school quarterbacks selected out of a pool of more than a thousand. The Elite 11 played against each other and received coaching from current standout college quarterbacks.{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2008 |title=ESPN RISE Announces 2008 ELITE 11 Quarterback Field |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3490003 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} An ESPN columnist pointed out that Gilbert was the most likely player from the camp to win the college football national championship.{{Cite web |last=White |first=Michael |date=July 25, 2008 |title=Elite 11 report: Workout No. 4 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3504655 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

Along with 79 other high school seniors, Gilbert played in the 2009 Under Armour All-America Game on January 4, 2009.{{Cite web |date=March 27, 2008 |title=2009 Under Armour All-America Game Player Profiles |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3315757 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} In the nationally televised matchup,{{Cite web |date=April 1, 2008 |title=Under Armour All-America High School Football Game to be Played Jan. 4, 2009, and will be televised on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET |url=http://www.espnmediazone.com/press_releases/2008_04_apr/20080401_UnderArmourAll-AmericaHighSchoolFootballGametobePlayedJan.42009onESPN.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080718025339/http://www.espnmediazone.com/press_releases/2008_04_apr/20080401_UnderArmourAll-AmericaHighSchoolFootballGametobePlayedJan.42009onESPN.htm |archive-date=July 18, 2008 |access-date=December 28, 2008 |website=ESPN Media Zone}} Gilbert completed 11-of-22 passes for 161 yards and an interception as he guided the Black team in its 27–16 loss to the White team.{{Cite web |last=Vogt |first=Geoff |date=January 5, 2009 |title=Team White Tops Team Black, 26–17 |url=http://recruiting.scout.com/2/827398.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090118165839/http://recruiting.scout.com/2/827398.html |archive-date=January 18, 2009 |access-date=January 5, 2009 |website=Scout.com}}

Gilbert verbally committed to play college football for the Texas Longhorns on February 7, 2008, the day after he received the offer in the mail.{{Cite web |last=Duarte |first=Joseph |date=February 8, 2008 |title=Lake Travis' Gilbert commits to Texas for 2009 |url=http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/sports/5524460.html |access-date=February 23, 2008 |website=Houston Chronicle}} He always had aspirations to play for Texas since he was a child. During his youth, he pretended to play football for the Longhorns, passing the football to himself in his living room and diving onto the couch to catch it. When he was eight, he had the chance to play catch with then-Texas quarterback Major Applewhite, whom he considered to be his idol growing up. His family members were also season ticket holders.

Gilbert was rated as a five-star prospect by Rivals.com.{{Cite web |last=Trubow |first=Alan |date=January 30, 2008 |title=Quarterback recruit Gilbert earns fifth star |url=http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/01/30/gilbert_earns_f.html |access-date=February 23, 2008 |website=Austin American-Statesman |archive-date=March 6, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080306034248/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/01/30/gilbert_earns_f.html |url-status=dead }} Alongside Matt Barkley of Mater Dei High School in California, Gilbert was the premier quarterback prospect of the class of 2009. Former college head coach Jackie Sherrill called Gilbert the best quarterback he has seen since Dan Marino.{{Cite web |last=McGee |first=Ryan |author-link=Ryan McGee |date=September 9, 2022 |title=Colt McCoy, Texas-Alabama and why 'What If...' is the most powerful two-word question in sports |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/34551500/texas-alabama-colt-mccoy-get-hurt-2010-national-championship-game |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

• 2007, 2008 Austin American-Statesman Player of the Year (became the first player to win the honor outright twice){{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Danny |date=December 26, 2008 |title=Gilbert, Stony Point Septuplets on CenTex team |url=http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/varsitynews/entries/2008/12/26/and_the_winners.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008111533/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/varsitynews/entries/2008/12/26/and_the_winners.html/ |archive-date=October 8, 2012 |website=Statesman.com}}
• 2008 Mr. Texas Football{{Cite web |title=Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year - Dave Campbell's Texas Football |url=https://www.texasfootball.com/mr-texas-football-player-of-the-year-award/?ref=subnav |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=www.texasfootball.com}}
• 2008 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year award{{Cite web |title=Garrett Gilbert 2008 - 2009 GATORADE NATIONAL FOOTBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR |url=https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/garrett-gilbert/29895#:~:text=Garrett%2520Gilbert%25202008%2520%252D%25202009%2520GATORADE%2520NATIONAL%2520FOOTBALL%2520ATHLETE%2520OF%2520THE%2520YEAR |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Gatorade}}
• 2008 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 4A all-state team{{Cite web |date=December 17, 2008 |title=LoneStarPreps - Class 4A All-State |url=https://lonestarpreps.rivals.com/news/class-4a-all-state-62 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=lonestarpreps.rivals.com |agency=Associated Press}}
• 2008 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 4A Player of the Year
• 2008 USA Today Offensive Player of the Year{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2009 |title=All-USA honors split between Florida, Texas and Hawaii |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/football/2008-all-usa.htm |access-date=May 3, 2010 |website=USA Today}}
• 2009 Parade All-American and Player of the Year{{Cite web |last=O'Shea |first=Michael |date=January 25, 2009 |title=Meet PARADE's All-America High School Football Team |url=http://www.parade.com/news/2009/01/parade-all-america-high-school-football-team.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228153028/http://www.parade.com/news/2009/01/parade-all-america-high-school-football-team.html |archive-date=February 28, 2009 |website=PARADE}}
• 2008 EA Sports Mr. Football USA{{Cite web |last=Tennis |first=Mark |date=January 22, 2009 |title=EA SPORTS Mr. Football USA: Garrett Gilbert |url=https://www.espn.com/highschool/rise/football/news/story?id=3851921 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
• 2008 Built Ford Tough Class 4A Texas High School Player of the Year{{citation needed|date=November 2022}}
• 2008–2009 MaxPreps Male Athlete of the Year{{Cite web |last=Stephens |first=Mitch |date=June 19, 2009 |title=MaxPreps Male Athlete of the Year: Garrett Gilbert |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/tmVzrl0lEd6pcwAcxJTdpg/maxpreps-male-athlete-of-the-year--garrett-gilbert.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=MaxPreps.com}}
• 2009 Gatorade Male High School Athlete of the Year{{Cite web |last=Stephens |first=Mitch |date=July 15, 2009 |title=Gatorade AOYs: Diggins, Gilbert Take Top Honors – MaxPreps |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/FVC6fHFSEd6OEwAcxJTdpg/gatorade-aoys--diggins,-gilbert-take-top-honors.htm |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=MaxPreps.com |language=en}}

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{{see also|2009 Texas Longhorns football team}}

It was at first thought that Gilbert would likely redshirt in 2009 and compete for the starting job in 2010. However, since former backup quarterback John Chiles was moved to wide receiver, Gilbert competed with Sherrod Harris for the backup job during the off-season. On August 23, 2009, Gilbert became the second-string quarterback as a true freshman, in front of the junior Harris.

In the 2009 season opener against Louisiana-Monroe, Gilbert lined up behind center during the fourth quarter and drove the Longhorns down the field, completing four-of-five passes for 46 yards, before scoring a twelve-yard rushing touchdown on a quarterback draw play to end the drive.{{Cite web |date=September 6, 2009 |title=No. 2 Texas Defeats ULM 59–20 |url=https://ulmwarhawks.com/news/2009/9/6/204788729 |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=University of Louisiana Monroe Athletics |language=en}}

On January 7, 2010, in the BCS National Championship Game, Gilbert replaced the injured Colt McCoy. Gilbert completed 15-of-40 passes for 186 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions. One analyst took the position that his stat line did not reflect how well he actually played (even though he was responsible for five turnovers – the four interceptions and a lost fumble), and that several of his passes that should have been caught were dropped.{{Cite web |last=Griffin |first=Tim |date=January 8, 2010 |title=Griffin: Trial by fire |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/bowls09/news/story?id=4807359 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} Gilbert led the Longhorns to two scoring drives in the second half to spark a comeback, bringing the score to 24–21 Alabama. However, the comeback ultimately fell short late in the game with a turnover inside the Texas five–yard line. The Longhorns lost the game 37–21.{{Cite web |title=Texas vs. Alabama - Box Score - January 7, 2010 - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/300070333 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

{{see also|2010 Texas Longhorns football team}}

Gilbert was the starting quarterback during 2010 season. He led the team to a 5–7 record, Texas' first losing season since 1997.{{Cite web |title=Texas Longhorns Football Record By Year |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas/index.html |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Against Kansas State, he threw for 5 interceptions as the Longhorns lost by a score of 39–14. In that game, Kansas State also only attempted four passes.{{Cite web |title=Texas vs. Kansas State – Box Score – November 6, 2010 – ESPN |url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=303102306 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} Soon after that year's bowl season, Mack Brown announced that every job was up for grabs, leaving Gilbert to compete with sophomores Case McCoy and Conner Wood, as well as freshman David Ash.{{citation needed|date=November 2022}}

On August 29, it was announced that Gilbert would retain the starting position in the season opener against Rice.{{Cite web |last=DeCray |first=Rich |date=August 29, 2011 |title=Texas Longhorns Name Starting QB: Garrett Gilbert |url=https://www.crimsonandcreammachine.com/2011/8/29/2391332/texas-longhorns-name-starting-qb-garrett-gilbert |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=Crimson And Cream Machine}} However, on September 12, it was announced that he was being demoted to the second-string quarterback behind Case McCoy and Ash, who would share the starting position. On September 20, it was announced that Gilbert underwent successful surgery on his shoulder and was ruled out the remainder of the season.{{Cite web |last=Ubben |first=David |date=September 20, 2011 |title=Texas QB Gilbert has surgery, out for season |url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/6996396 |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

Gilbert was granted his unconditional release from Texas on October 5, allowing him the opportunity to seek a transfer.{{Cite web |date=October 5, 2011 |title=Garrett Gilbert to transfer from Texas |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/colleges/post/_/id/4674129/garrett-gilbert-to-transfer-from-texas |access-date=October 5, 2011 |website=ESPN.com}} Later that day, he was seen at Southern Methodist University (SMU), watching the football team practice.{{Cite web |last=Kercheval |first=Ben |date=October 5, 2011 |title=Updated: Garrett Gilbert given unconditional release from UT |url=http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/05/garrett-gilbert-reportedly-at-smu-practice/ |access-date=October 5, 2011 |website=NBC Sports}} He completed his degree at Texas and transferred to SMU for the 2012 season.{{Cite web |date=November 1, 2011 |title=Source: Ex-Texas QB Gilbert to transfer to SMU |url=http://www.espn.com/dallas/ncf/story/_/id/7178558 |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}

Gilbert won the starting job at SMU, where he ran June Jones's run and shoot offense.{{Cite web |last=Zeise |first=Paul |date=January 6, 2012 |title=SMU's Run 'n' Shoot offense still in style |url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pitt-football/2012/01/06/SMU-s-Run-n-Shoot-offense-still-in-style/stories/201201060215 |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |language=en}} He began the season with an inconsistent performance at Baylor, throwing two interceptions in the 59–24 loss.{{Cite web |title=SMU at Baylor Box Score, September 2, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-09-02-baylor.html |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

As the season progressed, Gilbert gained confidence, completing four touchdown passes against Houston en route to a 72–42 win, a game which set the SMU record for points in a game.{{Cite web |title=Houston at SMU Box Score, October 18, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-10-18-southern-methodist.html |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He had his best game of the season the following week against Memphis, throwing for 353 yards with one passing touchdown and two rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Memphis at SMU Box Score, October 27, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-10-27-southern-methodist.html |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Overall, he finished the 2012 season with 2,932 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Garrett Gilbert 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/garrett-gilbert-1/gamelog/2012 |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

Gilbert passed for 3,528 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2013.{{Cite web |title=Garrett Gilbert 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/garrett-gilbert-1/gamelog/2013 |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He missed two games due to injury. He finished his college career with 9,761 yards and 49 touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Garrett Gilbert |url=http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/garrett_gilbert_810610.html |access-date=June 17, 2016 |website=SMUMustangs.com |archive-date=March 26, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326035659/http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/garrett_gilbert_810610.html |url-status=dead }}

• UT Record – Attempts, Game (59)
• UT Record – Total Plays, Game (68)
• SMU Record – Passing Yards, Game (538)
• SMU Record – Passing Yards, three consecutive games (1,343)
• SMU Record – Completions, Game (45)
• SMU Record – Attempts, Game (70)
• SMU Record – Total Plays, Game (81)
• SMU Record – Touchdowns, Game (7)
• SMU Record – Total Offense, Game (635)
• SMU Record – Total Offense, Consecutive Games (941)
• SMU Record – 300 Yard Passing Games, Career (9)
• SMU Record – 300 Yard Passing Games, Consecutive (5)

Gilbert was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the sixth round (214th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/draft.htm |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was released during final cuts on August 29, 2014. He was signed to the Rams' practice squad on September 1, 2014. He was cut from the practice squad on October 30, 2014.{{Cite web |last=Holland |first=EJ |date=October 30, 2014 |title=Rams waive former SMU quarterback Garrett Gilbert |url=http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/10/rams-waive-former-smu-quarterback-garrett-gilbert.html/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204200012/http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/10/rams-waive-former-smu-quarterback-garrett-gilbert.html/ |archive-date=December 4, 2014 |access-date=December 8, 2014 |website=Dallas News}}

On December 17, 2014, the New England Patriots signed Gilbert to their practice squad.{{Cite web |date=December 17, 2014 |title=Patriots place DL Dominique Easley on injured reserve; Sign TE Steve Maneri |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2014/12/17/patriots-place-dl-dominique-easley-injured-reserve-sign-te-steve-maneri |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006104859/http://www.patriots.com/news/2014/12/17/patriots-place-dl-dominique-easley-injured-reserve-sign-te-steve-maneri |archive-date=October 6, 2015 |website=Patriots.com}} He remained on the practice squad when the Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28–24 in Super Bowl XLIX.{{Cite web |last=Ahern |first=Gerry |date=February 1, 2015 |title=Patriots hold off late Seahawks drive to win Super Bowl |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2015/02/01/super-bowl-xlix-patriots-seahawks/22704073/ |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=USA TODAY |language=en}}

On June 11, 2015, the Patriots waived Gilbert.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=June 11, 2015 |title=Report: Patriots waive Garrett Gilbert |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/11/report-patriots-waive-garrett-gilbert/ |access-date=November 12, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}

One day after being waived by the Patriots, Gilbert was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=June 13, 2015 |title=Lions make a spot for former Patriots QB Garrett Gilbert |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/13/lions-make-a-spot-for-former-patriots-qb-garrett-gilbert/ |access-date=August 20, 2015 |website=NBCSports.com}} He was waived on September 1, 2015.{{Cite web |last=Rothstein |first=Michael |date=September 1, 2015 |title=Ryan Broyles among cuts as Lions trim roster to 75 |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/18636/ryan-broyles-among-cuts-as-lions-trim-roster-to-75 |access-date=January 25, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}

On September 6, 2015, Gilbert was signed to the practice squad of the Oakland Raiders. He was waived on May 24, 2016.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders Sign Wide Receivers Robert Herron and Nathan Palmer |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Oakland-Raiders-Sign-Wide-Receivers-Robert-Herron-and-Nathan-Palmer/8015d0fc-6235-4456-bb26-438237535a42 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044149/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Oakland-Raiders-Sign-Wide-Receivers-Robert-Herron-and-Nathan-Palmer/8015d0fc-6235-4456-bb26-438237535a42 |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |access-date=June 17, 2016 |website=Raiders.com}} On January 2, 2017, he was signed to the Raiders' practice squad after Matt McGloin suffered an injury in the final game of the regular season. Gilbert was to serve as the backup in case McGloin was unable to play in the wild-card round. McGloin ended up being active as Connor Cook's backup for the playoff game. Gilbert was not re-signed after the season.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=January 2, 2017 |title=Raiders sign QB Garrett Gilbert to practice squad |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000768175/article/raiders-sign-qb-garrett-gilbert-to-practice-squad |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103000849/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000768175/article/raiders-sign-qb-garrett-gilbert-to-practice-squad |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 3, 2017 |access-date=January 2, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}

After working out with the Dallas Cowboys in January,{{Cite web |last=Hill Jr. |first=Clarence E. |date=January 31, 2017 |title=Cowboys work out former SMU QB Gilbert, sign 2 receivers to reserve/future list |url=http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article129854289.html |access-date=November 26, 2017 |website=Star-Teletram}} Gilbert signed with the Carolina Panthers on March 24, 2017.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=March 24, 2017 |title=Panthers sign quarterback Garrett Gilbert |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/03/24/panthers-sign-quarterback-garrett-gilbert/ |access-date=December 12, 2019 |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com}} He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the Panthers' practice squad the next day.{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Max |date=September 2, 2017 |title=Panthers trim roster to 53 |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/04544b8e-4a01-4568-9141-9ed61d2d4c51 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920201032/https://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/04544b8e-4a01-4568-9141-9ed61d2d4c51 |archive-date=September 20, 2017 |website=Panthers.com}}{{Cite web |last=Voth |first=Bill |date=September 3, 2017 |title=Panthers sign 10 players to practice squad |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-10-players-to-practice-squad-/13052ee8-0f44-4700-acdb-b5319bd5aff2 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313143038/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-10-players-to-practice-squad-/13052ee8-0f44-4700-acdb-b5319bd5aff2 |archive-date=March 13, 2018 |website=Panthers.com}} He was promoted to the active roster, for the first time in his career, on October 16, 2017.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=October 16, 2017 |title=Panthers promote QB Garrett Gilbert from practice squad |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/10/16/panthers-promote-qb-garrett-gilbert-from-practice-squad/ |access-date=December 12, 2019 |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com}}

After losing the back-up quarterback job to Taylor Heinicke during training camp he was waived on September 1, 2018.{{Cite web |last=Voth |first=Bill |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Panthers trim roster to 53 |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-trim-roster-to-53 |access-date=December 12, 2019 |website=Panthers.com}}

Gilbert was re-signed by the Panthers on December 26, 2018, after Cam Newton and Heinicke were both shut down for the season.{{Cite web |last=Gillespie |first=Mike |date=December 26, 2018 |title=Panthers place QB Heinicke on IR; sign QB Gilbert |url=https://www.abccolumbia.com/2018/12/26/panthers-place-qb-heinicke-on-ir-sign-qb-gilbert/ |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=ABC Columbia |language=en-US}} He served as the backup to Kyle Allen in the Panthers' last game of the season. He made his NFL debut in relief of the injured Allen. He completed his first career pass to Ian Thomas for 31 yards. He finished the game with 40 yards passing.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints – December 30th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201812300nor.htm |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On December 31, 2018, Gilbert was waived by the Panthers.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Bradley |date=December 31, 2018 |title=Panthers sign 13 players to future contracts and waive Garrett Gilbert |url=https://www.catscratchreader.com/2018/12/31/18163347/nfl-roster-moves-carolina-panthers-waive-qb-garrett-gilbert-sign-13-players-to-future-contracts |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=Cat Scratch Reader}}

On November 27, 2018, Gilbert was selected by the Orlando Apollos in the Alliance of American Football's quarterback draft.{{Cite web |last=Riccette |first=Bill |date=November 28, 2018 |title=Former Panthers QB Garrett Gilbert selected by AAF's Orlando Apollos |url=https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/28/former-panthers-qb-garrett-gilbert-selected-by-aafs-orlando-apollos/ |access-date=November 28, 2018 |website=USA Today}} He played for the team during the inaugural 2019 AAF season.{{Cite web |date=January 30, 2019 |title=Orlando Apollos Set Final Roster |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/orlando-apollos-set-final-roster/n-5442986 |access-date=February 6, 2019 |website=Our Sports Central}}

During the inaugural game of the 2019 season against the Atlanta Legends, Gilbert went 15 for 25 for 227 yards, with two passing touchdowns and a receiving score in the 40–6 win. He also threw the first touchdown in both Apollos and Alliance history, with a 26-yard toss to Jalin Marshall.{{Cite web |date=February 10, 2019 |title=Apollos shine in night of firsts for the Alliance |url=https://aaf.com/apollos-shine-in-night-of-firsts-for-the-alliance |access-date=February 10, 2019 |website=The Alliance}}

In Week 2 of the 2019 season, Gilbert won Offensive Player of the Week with a 393-yard, two-touchdown performance in the 37–29 win over the San Antonio Commanders, and set an early AAF record for passing yards in a single game.{{Cite web |date=February 19, 2019 |title=Gilbert, Reaser named alliance players of the week |url=https://aaf.com/gilbert-reaser-named-alliance-players-of-the-week |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190220063308/https://aaf.com/gilbert-reaser-named-alliance-players-of-the-week |archive-date=February 20, 2019 |access-date=February 19, 2019 |website=Tom Alexander/The Alliance}}

When the AAF suspended operations after Week 8, Gilbert led the league in passing yards (2,152), attempts (259), completions (157), and passer rating (99.1). He was also second in passing touchdowns (13), second-lowest in interceptions (3), lowest in interception percentage (1.2), and second-highest in touchdown percentage (5.0) among all starting quarterbacks.{{Cite web |title=2019 AAF Passing Statistics |url=https://www.footballdb.com/stats/stats.html?mode=P&lg=AAF |access-date=April 12, 2019 |website=FootballDB.com}}

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On April 5, 2019, following the AAF's suspension of operations, Gilbert signed with the Cleveland Browns of the NFL.{{Cite web |date=April 5, 2019 |title=Browns sign DB Morgan Burnett, QB Garrett Gilbert |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-db-morgan-burnett-qb-garrett-gilbert |access-date=November 22, 2019 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}} He made his debut with the Browns in Week 5, relieving Baker Mayfield in the fourth quarter of a 3–31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |last=Manning |first=Chris |date=October 7, 2019 |title=Takeaways From The Cleveland Browns 31-3 Loss To The San Francisco 49ers |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrismanning/2019/10/07/takeaways-from-the-cleveland-browns-31-3-loss-to-the-san-francisco-49ers |access-date=October 8, 2019 |website=Forbes}}

Gilbert was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Browns on August 3, 2020,{{Cite news |date=August 3, 2020 |title=Browns make roster moves |work=ClevelandBrowns.com |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-make-roster-moves |access-date=August 3, 2020}} but was activated two days later.{{Cite news |date=August 5, 2020 |title=Browns activate QB Garrett Gilbert |work=ClevelandBrowns.com |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-activate-qb-garrett-gilbert |access-date=August 10, 2020}} On September 5, 2020, Gilbert was waived by the Browns,{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Browns waive Garrett Gilbert, leaving them with two QBs |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/05/browns-waive-garrett-gilbert-leaving-them-with-two-qbs/ |access-date=September 5, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk}} but re-signed to their practice squad the next day.{{Cite web |date=September 6, 2020 |title=Browns Claim Two Players; Announce 14 Practice Squad Members |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-claim-two-players-announce-14-practice-squad-members |access-date=November 12, 2020 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}

On October 12, 2020, Gilbert was signed by Cowboys off the Browns practice squad as a backup to Andy Dalton after Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending ankle injury. The move relocated him back to Texas.{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=October 12, 2020 |title=Cowboys sign veteran backup quarterback Garrett Gilbert a day after Dak Prescott's injury, per report |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cowboys-sign-veteran-backup-quarterback-garrett-gilbert-a-day-after-dak-prescotts-injury-per-report/ |access-date=October 13, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=McVeigh |first=Griffin |date=October 13, 2020 |title=Dallas Cowboys sign Garrett Gilbert from Cleveland Browns practice squad |url=https://longhornswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/12/garrett-gilbert-longhorns-dallas-cowboys-nfl/ |access-date=October 13, 2020 |website=Longhorns Wire |language=en-US}}

On November 7, 2020, Gilbert was named the starting quarterback for the Cowboys’ week 9 game against the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers, due to Dalton being on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Ben DiNucci’s struggles the previous week against Philadelphia.{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=November 7, 2020 |title=Cowboys choose Garrett Gilbert for Sunday's game vs. Steelers |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/11/07/cowboys-choose-garrett-gilbert-for-sundays-game-vs-steelers/ |access-date=November 7, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk}}{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Patrik |date=November 7, 2020 |title=Cowboys' Garrett Gilbert to start in Week 9 vs. Steelers, Cooper Rush will serve as backup in QB carousel |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cowboys-garrett-gilbert-to-start-in-week-9-vs-steelers-cooper-rush-will-serve-as-backup-in-qb-carousel/ |access-date=November 7, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} In his first NFL start, he threw for 243 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, nearly pulling off an upset as the Cowboys ultimately lost 24–19.{{Cite web |last=Pryor |first=Brooke |date=November 8, 2020 |title=Pittsburgh Steelers reach 8-0 for first time in franchise history with ugly win over Dallas Cowboys |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30282027/pittsburgh-steelers-reach-8-0-first-franchise-history-ugly-win-dallas-cowboys |access-date=November 9, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} He returned to a backup role the rest of the season behind Dalton.

Gilbert was the starter for Dallas in the Hall of Fame game on August 5, 2021.{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2021 |title=Hall of Fame Game highlights Dallas Cowboys' Second Option Behind Dak Prescott |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/dak-prescott-dallas-cowboys-backup-quarterback-ben-dinucci-garrett-gilbert |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=FoxSports.com}} He was released from the Cowboys during final roster cuts on August 31, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Archer |first=Todd |date=August 31, 2021 |title=Cowboys cut QB Gilbert; Rush to back up Dak |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32119275/dallas-cowboys-release-qb-garrett-gilbert-cooper-rush-back-dak-prescott |access-date=August 31, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

On September 2, 2021, Gilbert was signed to the Patriots' practice squad.{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2021 |title=Patriots Claim RB/WR Malcolm Perry Off Waivers from Miami; Place WR N'Keal Harry on IR; Sign Three Players to the Practice Squad |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-claim-rb-wr-malcolm-perry-off-waivers-from-miami-place-wr-n-keal-harry- |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Patriots.com}}

On December 17, 2021, the Washington Football Team signed Gilbert off the Patriots' practice squad after both Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen were placed on the team's COVID-19 reserve list that same week.{{Cite web |last=Selby |first=Zach |date=December 17, 2021 |title=Washington places Taylor Heinicke on Reserve/COVID-19 list amid multiple roster moves |url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-places-taylor-heinicke-on-reserve-covid-19-list |access-date=December 17, 2021 |website=WashingtonFootball.com}} With Heinicke and Allen out, Gilbert started against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 21, 2021, just four days after signing with the team.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=December 21, 2021 |title=QB Garrett Gilbert to start for Washington vs. Eagles; Taylor Heinicke still in COVID-19 protocols |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/qb-garrett-gilbert-to-start-for-washington-vs-eagles-taylor-heinicke-still-in-co |access-date=December 21, 2021 |website=NFL.com}} He went 20 of 31 with 194 yards as Washington lost 27–17.{{Cite web |title=Washington Football Team at Philadelphia Eagles - December 21st, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202112210phi.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On March 19, 2022, Gilbert signed a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.{{Cite web |last=Hartwell |first=Darren |date=March 19, 2022 |title=Josh McDaniels' Raiders add ex-Patriots QB Garrett Gilbert in free agency |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/josh-mcdaniels-raiders-add-ex-patriots-qb-garrett-gilbert-free-agency |access-date=March 20, 2022}} On May 12, 2022, the Raiders released Gilbert after trading for Patriots backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham.{{Cite web |last=Damien |first=Levi |date=May 12, 2022 |title=Raiders release QB Garrett Gilbert following trade for Jarrett Stidham |url=https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/12/raiders-release-qb-garrett-gilbert-following-trade-for-jarrett-stidham/ |access-date=May 12, 2022 |website=Raiders Wire |language=en-US}}

On October 4, Gilbert signed to the Patriots practice squad.{{Cite web |last=McElroy |first=Jordy |date=October 4, 2022 |title=Injury-plagued Patriots signing QB to practice squad |url=https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/04/injury-plagued-patriots-signing-qb-practice-squad/ |access-date=October 4, 2022 |website=Patriots Wire |language=en-US}} On October 15, Gilbert was elevated to the active roster to be the backup quarterback to rookie Bailey Zappe as both Mac Jones and Brian Hoyer were both injured. The elevation was via a standard elevation which caused him to revert back to the practice squad after the game.{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Oliver |date=October 15, 2022 |title=Patriots elevate quarterback Garrett Gilbert, receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey from practice squad for Week 6 |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2022/10/15/23406207/new-england-patriots-elevate-garrett-gilbert-liljordan-humphrey-from-practice-squad-for-week-6 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Pats Pulpit |language=en}} His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 8, 2023.

Gilbert is the son of former NFL quarterback Gale Gilbert.{{Cite web |last=Bohls |first=Kirk |date=December 7, 2007 |title=Lake Travis' Gilbert is a grounded but premier passer |url=http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/highschool/12/07/1207bohls.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120912211033/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/highschool/12/07/1207bohls.html |archive-date=September 12, 2012 |access-date=February 23, 2008 |website=Austin American-Statesman}} He was born in Buffalo, New York, where his father played for the Bills in the early 1990s as a member of the teams who lost four consecutive Super Bowls. He moved to San Diego, California, at age three, when Gale signed with the Chargers, who also played in and lost the Super Bowl. The family later moved to Austin, Texas in 1996. Garrett has one brother, Griffin, who played football at Texas Christian University.{{Cite web |title=Griffin Gilbert - Football |url=https://gofrogs.com/sports/football/roster/griffin-gilbert/1397 |access-date=December 12, 2019 |website=TCU Athletics |language=en}}

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