Steven Gilmore Jr.

Steven Gilmore Jr.
Gilmore with the Birmingham Stallions in 2025
Profile
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1999-09-17) September 17, 1999 (age 27)
Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight
170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High schoolSouth Pointe
(Rock Hill, South Carolina)
CollegeMarshall (2018–2022)
NFL draft2023: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Steven Gilmore Jr. (born September 17, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Marshall Thundering Herd and signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent after the 2023 NFL draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 8+7⁄8 in
(1.75 m)
174 lb
(79 kg)
29+3⁄4 in
(0.76 m)
8+1⁄2 in
(0.22 m)
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)
4.44 s1.56 s2.49 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)
10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)
12 reps
All values from Pro Day

Detroit Lions

On May 12, 2023, the Detroit Lions signed Gilmore to a three-year, $2.71 million contract as an undrafted free agent. He made the initial 53-man roster on August 29.

On August 27, 2024, Gilmore was waived by the Lions.

Birmingham Stallions

On January 16, 2025, Gilmore signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).

Arizona Cardinals

On July 27, 2025, Gilmore signed with the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was waived on August 25.

Los Angeles Rams

On August 24, 2026, Gilmore signed with the Los Angeles Rams. He was waived by Los Angeles on August 29 as a part of preliminary roster cuts.

Personal life

Gilmore is the younger brother of NFL cornerback Stephon Gilmore.