Jamil Gilmore

Photo by: Mark Palczewski

Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Piscataway, N.J.
Position:
Offensive Lineman
Height:
6-3
Weight:
280
High School:
Piscataway/Salisbury School
Major:
Criminal Justice

AT DELAWARE:
Fourth-year member of the squad as a redshirt junior offensive lineman • big, strong, athletic offensive lineman who can play either guard or tackle • will battle to take over starting spot at right guard

2019 SEASON:
Appeared in all 12 games for the Blue Hens defending the backfield for the Delaware offense

2018 SEASON:
Saw action in four games during the season while working into the offensive line

2017 SEASON:
Made his Blue Hen debut as a redshirt freshman appearing in four games during the season • did not record a tackle during the season • will be a redshirt sophomore in 2018

2016 SEASON:
First-year member of the squad • did not see game action as a backup and retained freshman eligibility • one of team's top practice players on offense • Blue Hen Touchdown Club Offensive Practice Player of the Week for James Madison week

PREVIOUS SCHOOL:
Played one post-graduate season at the Salisbury (Conn.) School for head coach Chris Phelps in 2015 • starter who led squad to an 8-1 record and the Erickson League title • team advanced to New England Prep Football Championship Game

HIGH SCHOOL:
Three-year two-way standout lineman at Piscataway High School for head coach Dan Higgins • two-year starter • earned honorable mention All-State honors as a senior in 2014 • second team All-Area and first team all-division selection • honored as an outstanding MSG Varsity Lineman • played for Middlesex County in the Snapple Bowl as a senior and was selected as his team's captain • led team to a 7-4 record and a berth in the state semifinals in 2013 and a 9-2 mark and a state semifinal appearance in 2014 • earned 2015 Piscataway HS Mark Mills Award for Leadership, Desire, and Pride

PERSONAL:
Jamil (“juh-meal”) Omoryi Gilmore • born Feb. 28, 1997 • criminal justice major • would like to pursue a career in law enforcement or forensic studies • son of Joe and Joanne Gilmore • has an older brother • father is a New Jersey State compliance official and mother is a finance manager • brother, Jalen, was a captain and all-conference basketball player at Emory Oxford University in Georgia • enjoys fishing and cooking in his spare time • fan of the NFL New York Giants