Steven Gilmore Jr. (born September 17, 1999) is an American professional

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for the

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of the United Football League (UFL). He played

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for the

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and signed with the

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as an

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after the

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Professional career

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, 2023. On August 27, 2024, Gilmore was waived by the Lions.

Birmingham Stallions

On January 16, 2025, Gilmore signed with the

of the United Football League (UFL).

Personal life

Gilmore is the younger brother of

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cornerback

Stephon Gilmore Stephon Stiles Gilmore (born September 19, 1990) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks and was selected tenth overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2012 NFL draft. Gilmore spent ...

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Marshall Thundering Herd bio
1999 births Living people American football cornerbacks Birmingham Stallions (2022) players Detroit Lions players Marshall Thundering Herd football players Players of American football from Rock Hill, South Carolina 21st-century American sportsmen {{Defensiveback-1990s-stub