Former LSU safety Jardin Gilbert is in his sixth season of college football. After two seasons in Baton Rouge, Gilbert transferred to Mississippi State and quickly earned a starting role on Jeff Lebby's team.
Through the Bulldogs' first five games, Gilbert has 29 tackles, a sack and a pass breakup, according to Pro Football Focus. He also forced a fumble against Alabama in the second quarter that set Mississippi State up inside the Crimson Tide's 10-yard line. The Bulldogs scored a touchdown on the drive to pull within seven points.
Gilbert will face his former team this Saturday. Mississippi State travels to Baton Rouge for a Week 7 meeting between ranked teams, with the No. 19 Bulldogs facing the No. 21 Tigers in the US LBM Coaches Poll. Gilbert spent
the previous two seasons at LSU, where he recorded 66 tackles, one sack and an interception.
Gilbert began his college career at Texas A&M, where he played three seasons. His best year with the Aggies came in 2022, when he finished with 61 tackles, four pass deflections, and two interceptions.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: How former LSU safety Jardin Gilbert is faring with Mississippi State
