"Coach Martinez and Coach Banks really love me and really want me," said Gilbert. "They call my coaches to check up on me, so I feel like I’m a priority to them."
Those aren't the only interactions that Gilbert has noticed. Head coach Josh Heupel stopped by his school this spring and left a lasting impression on one of America's top defenders.
Heupel's message to Gilbert was simple. "I want you to come play for me and I need high-caliber players like you." Those words resonated with Gilbert, and he decided to get up to campus to see what Knoxville entailed.
Gilbert most recently visited Tennessee on May 31st for an unofficial visit. It should be noted that the safety has taken no official visits and that includes Ohio State.
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