{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}} {{Use American English|date=August 2024}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Marcus Gilchrist | image = MarcusGilchrist.jpg | image_size = | caption = Gilchrist with the New York Jets in 2016 | current_team = | number = 38, 21, 31, 29 | position = Safety | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|12|8}} | birth_place = High Point, North Carolina, U.S. | height_ft = 5 | height_in = 10 | weight_lbs = 200 | high_school = T. Wingate Andrews {{nowrap|(High Point)}} | college = Clemson | draftyear = 2011 | draftround = 2 | draftpick = 50 | pastteams = * San Diego Chargers ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2014}}) * New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}}) * Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2017}}) * Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2018}}) * Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2019}}) * Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2019}}) * Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2020}}) | statlabel1 = Total tackles | statvalue1 = 502 | statlabel2 = Sacks | statvalue2 = 4.0 | statlabel3 = Forced fumbles | statvalue3 = 5 | statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries | statvalue4 = 2 | statlabel5 = Interceptions | statvalue5 = 14 | pfr = GilcMa00 }}
'''Marcus Tyler Gilchrist'''<ref>{{cite web | title=ESPN Profile | work= ESPN.com | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14018 }}</ref> (born December 8, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft and also had stints with the New York Jets, Houston Texans, Oakland Raiders, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Baltimore Ravens.
==College career== At Clemson, Gilchrist played with four of his defensive teammates who were selected in the 2011 NFL draft. According to the Tigers' coaches though, it was his football IQ that made him stand out, along with an impressive showing at the NFL Combine where he posted a 38-inch vertical leap and put up 26 bench-press repetitions at 225 pounds, second-most among all defensive backs.{{citation needed|date=March 2015}}
==Professional career== {{external media | video1 = [http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d81eb0366/2011-combine-workout-Marcus-Gilchrist Marcus Gilchrist's NFL Combine Workout] }} {{NFL predraft | height ft = 5 | height in = 10 | weight = 195 | dash = 4.54 | ten split = 1.64 | twenty split = 2.66 | shuttle = 4.12 | cone drill = 6.81 | vertical = 38.5 | broad ft = 10 | broad in = 6 | bench = 26 | wonderlic = | arm span = 31 3/8 | hand span = 8 1/2 | wingspan ft = 6 | wingspan in = 2 3/8 | note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/marcus-gilchrist/32004749-4c21-1032-de78-adb8b0257056 |title=Marcus Gilchrist Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=April 19, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=70048&DraftYear=2011 |title=Marcus Gilchrist College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=April 19, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/draft/tracker/2011/rounds/2 |title=Draft Tracker 2011 |website=NFL.com |access-date=April 19, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=NFL Draft Profile: Marcus Gilchrist | url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/marcus-gilchrist?id=2495153 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920062756/http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/marcus-gilchrist?id=2495153 | url-status=dead | archive-date=2015-09-20 | access-date=February 14, 2018 | website=NFL.com}}</ref> }}
===San Diego Chargers=== ====2011==== The San Diego Chargers selected Gilchrist in the second round (50th overall) of the 2011 NFL draft. He was the sixth cornerback drafted and was the first of two cornerbacks the Chargers drafted in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2019-02-26}}</ref> {{external media | video1 = [http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81f95d2f/Chargers-take-Marcus-Gilchrist-No-50 Chargers draft Marcus Gilchrist 50th overall] }}
On July 29, 2011, the Chargers signed Gilchrist to a four-year, $3.95 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $1.37 million.<ref name="spotrac">{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Marcus Gilchrist contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/oakland-raiders/marcus-gilchrist-7769/ |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref><ref name="otc">{{cite web |title=Overthecap.com: Marcus Gilchrist contract |url=https://overthecap.com/player/marcus-gilchrist/466 |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=OvertheCap.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Marcus Gilchrist Agrees to Four-Year Deal with the Chargers |url=https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2011/7/28/2300270/marcus-gilchrist-agrees-to-four-year-deal-with-san-diego-chargers |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=boltsfromtheblue.com |author=Gennaro, John |date=July 28, 2011}}</ref>
Throughout training camp, Gilchrist competed to be the third cornerback on the depth chart and the first-team nickelback. He competed against Dante Hughes and fellow rookie Shareece Wright.<ref>{{cite web |title=ALEXANDER: Ex-Colton star Wright waits for shot with Chargers |url=https://www.pressenterprise.com/2011/08/11/alexander-ex-colton-star-wright-waits-for-shot-with-chargers/ |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=PE.com |author=Alexander, Jim |date=August 11, 2011 |archive-date=June 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615215036/https://www.pe.com/2011/08/11/alexander-ex-colton-star-wright-waits-for-shot-with-chargers/ |url-status=live }}l</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=San Diego Chargers 2011 Team Preview, Part I: Defensive Secondary |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/824150-san-diego-chargers-2011-team-preview-part-i-defensive-secondary |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=bleacherreport.com |author=Callahan, Michael |date=August 28, 2011}}</ref> Head coach Norv Turner named Gilchrist the third cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Quentin Jammer and Antoine Cason. He was also given the role as the first-team nickelback.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: San Diego Chargers Depth Chart: 09/04/2011 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/123/LAC |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
He made his professional regular season debut in the San Diego Chargers' season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings and recorded one tackle in their 24–17 victory. Gilchrist made his first career tackle on Michael Jenkins during an 11-yard reception in the second quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 1-2011: Minnesota Vikings @ San Diego Chargers |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011091111/2011/REG1/vikings@chargers |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On October 2, 2011, Gilchrist earned his first career start after replacing Quentin Jammer who was inactive due to a hamstring injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=Quentin Jammer out with an injury |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/32731/quentin-jammer-out-with-an-injury |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |author=Williamson, Bill |date=September 25, 2011}}</ref> He made six solo tackles, two pass deflections, and made his first career interception during a 26–16 victory against the Miami Dolphins in Week 4. His interception came off a pass attempt by quarterback Chad Henne that was originally intended for tight end Anthony Fasano in the first quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 4-2011: Miami Dolphins @ San Diego Chargers |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011100213/2011/REG4/dolphins@chargers |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 8, he replaced Antoine Cason in the starting lineup after Cason was unable to contain New York Jets' wide receiver Plaxico Burress the previous week.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chargers Fail because AJ Smith Failed |url=https://boltbeat.com/2011/10/24/chargers-fail-because-aj-smith-failed/ |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=BoltBeat.com |date=October 24, 2011}}</ref> Gilchrist remained the starter in Week 9 and recorded a season-high nine combined tackles during a 45–38 loss against the Green Bay Packers. He was inactive for two games (Weeks 11–12) after injuring his hamstring in Week 10.<ref>{{cite web |title=Denver Broncos @ San Diego Chargers Friday Injury Report |url=https://www.milehighreport.com/2011/11/25/2586252/denver-broncos-san-diego-chargers-friday-injury-report |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=milehighreport.com |date=November 25, 2011}}</ref> On December 11, 2011, Gilchrist broke up a pass and made an interception during a 37–10 victory against the Buffalo Bills. He intercepted a pass by Tyler Thigpen in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 14-2011: Buffalo Bills @ San Diego Chargers |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011121112/2011/REG14/bills@chargers |access-date=June 15, 2018 | website=NFL.com}}</ref> He finished his rookie season with 34 combined tackles (27 solo), four pass deflections, and two interceptions in 14 games and four starts.<ref name="career">{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Marcus Gilchrist (career) |website=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/marcusgilchrist/2495153/careerstats |access-date=June 16, 2018}}</ref>
====2012==== Gilchrist competed against Antoine Cason and Shareece Wright during training camp for a job as a starting cornerback.<ref>{{cite web |title=San Diego Chargers Camp Battles: The Secondary |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/1258381-san-diego-chargers-camp-battle-the-secondary.html |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=bleacherreport.com |author=Hansen, Christopher |date=July 13, 2012 }}{{dead link|date=May 2026|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Defensive coordinator John Pagano officially named Gilchrist the third cornerback on the depth chart to begin 2012, behind starting cornerbacks Quentin Jammer and Antoine Cason.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: San Diego Chargers Depth Chart: 10/01/2012 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/136/LAC |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On November 25, 2012, Gilchrist was placed at free safety in the fourth quarter after Eric Weddle exited the game with a concussion.<ref name="switch">{{cite web |title=Marcus Gilchrist open to safety switch |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sdut-marcus-gilchrist-chargers-safety-eric-weddle-2013may05-story.html |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=sandiegouniontribune.com |date=May 5, 2013}}</ref> In Week 13, Gilchrist started at strong safety after Atari Bigby and Darrell Stuckey were inactive due to injuries.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chargers.com: Transactions (2012) |url=https://www.chargers.com/team/transactions/2012 |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=Chargers.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Groin injury ends Atari Bigby's year |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8684530/atari-bigby-san-diego-chargers-season-groin-injury |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |date=November 25, 2012}}</ref> He collected a season-high eight combined tackles (seven solo) in the Chargers' 20–13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Marcus Gilchrist (2012) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/marcusgilchrist/2495153/gamelogs?season=2012 |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> The following week, Gilchrist earned his second start at safety and recorded five combined tackles and made his first career sack on Ben Roethlisberger during a 34–24 victory at the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 14-2012: San Diego Chargers @ Pittsburgh Steelers |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012120902/2012/REG14/chargers@steelers |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He completed the 2012 season with 59 combined tackles (48 solo), two pass deflections, and a sack in 16 games and four starts.<ref name="career"/>
====2013==== On January 1, 2013, the San Diego Chargers fired general manager A.J. Smith and head coach Norv Turner after the team compiled a 7–9 record in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=Norv Turner, A.J. Smith fired |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8795549/san-diego-chargers-fire-norv-turner-aj-smith |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |date=January 1, 2013}}</ref> On May 5, 2013, it was reported that Gilchrist would attempt to move to strong safety during training camp after the Chargers released Atari Bigby.<ref name="switch"/> He competed for the job at strong safety against Darrell Stuckey, Brandon Taylor, Sean Cattouse, and Jahleel Addae.<ref>{{cite web |title=San Diego Chargers Training Camp Profile: Darrell Stuckey |url=http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/07/02/san-diego-chargers-training-camp-profile-darrell-stuckey/ |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=RantSports.com |author=Chan, Kevin}}</ref> The San Diego Chargers' new head coach, Mike McCoy, named Gilchrist the starting strong safety to begin the 2013 regular season, alongside free safety Eric Weddle.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: San Diego Chargers Depth Chart: 09/05/2013 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/LAC |access-date=June 15, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
On December 8, 2013, Gilchrist collected a season-high eight combined tackles during a 37–14 win against the New York Giants in Week 14. The following week, he recorded six solo tackles, a pass deflection, and made the second sack of his career on Peyton Manning during the Chargers' 30–27 victory at the Denver Broncos in Week 15.<ref name="stats13">{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Marcus Gilchrist (2013) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/marcusgilchrist/2495153/gamelogs?season=2013 |access-date=June 17, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He started all 16 games and recorded a total of 77 combined tackles (59 solo), five pass deflections, two interceptions, a forced fumble, and a sack.<ref name="career"/>
The San Diego Chargers finished third in the AFC West with a 9–7 record and earned a wildcard berth. On January 5, 2014, Gilchrist started in his first career playoff game and recorded five combined tackles during a 27–10 victory at the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Wildcard Game.<ref name="stats13"/> On January 12, 2014, he collected seven solo tackles as the Chargers lost 24–10 in the AFC Divisional Round at the Denver Broncos.<ref name="stats13"/> Pro Football Focus ranked Gilchrist the 20th best safety in 2013.<ref name="rank">{{cite web |title=Jets agree to sign free agent safety Marcus Gilchrist, formerly of San Diego Chargers, source confirms |url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/03/jets_sign_free_agent_safety_marcus_gilchrist_who_h.html |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=nj.com |author=Slater, Darryl |date=March 13, 2015}}</ref>
====2014==== Gilchrist entered training camp slated as the starting strong safety, but competed against Jahleel Addae to retain the role.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chargers Training Camp Battles: Marcus Gilchrist vs. Jahleel Addae |url=https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2014/7/17/5903877/chargers-training-camp-battles-marcus-gilchrist-vs-jahleel-addae |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=boltsfromtheblue.com |author=Posey, Kyle |date=July 16, 2014}}</ref> Head coach Mike McCoy named Gilchrist the starting strong safety to begin the regular season, opposite free safety Eric Weddle.<ref>{{cite web |title=San Diego Chargers 2014 Virtual Program: Depth Chart Analysis and More |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2182867-san-diego-chargers-2014-virtual-program-depth-chart-analysis-x-factors-more |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=bleacherreport.com |author=Garland, Max |date=September 1, 2014}}</ref> On November 23, 2014, Gilchrist recorded seven combined tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception during a 27–24 win against the St. Louis Rams in Week 14. He intercepted a pass attempt by Shaun Hill, that was intended for wide receiver Kenny Britt, and sealed the Chargers' victory at the end of the fourth quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 12-2014: St. Louis Rams @ San Diego Chargers |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014112308/2014/REG12/rams@chargers |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 16, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles in the Chargers' 23–14 loss against the New England Patriots.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Marcus Gilchrist (2014) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/marcusgilchrist/2495153/gamelogs?season=2014 |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He completed the season with 76 combined tackles (59 solo), five passes defensed, two forced fumbles, an interception, and a sack in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career"/> Gilchrist sustained a shoulder injury during the end of the season. Pro Football Focus ranked Gilchrist the 72nd best overall safety among all qualifying safeties in 2014.<ref name="rank"/>
===New York Jets=== ====2015==== Gilchrist became an unrestricted free agent in 2015 and underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair his injured shoulder.<ref>{{cite web |title=New York Jets: Marcus Gilchrist injury update |url=https://www.thejetpress.com/2015/05/15/new-york-jets-marcus-gilchrist/ |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=thejetpress.com |author=Torado, Luis|date=May 15, 2015 }}</ref> He reportedly received interest from a few teams, including the New York Jets, Washington Redskins, and Philadelphia Eagles.<ref>{{cite web |title=Redskins free agency: Where things stand heading into Day 3 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/03/12/redskins-free-agency-where-things-stand-heading-into-day-3/?noredirect=on |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=washingtonpost.com |author=Jones, Mike |date=March 12, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles 2015 NFL free agency rumors tracker: News, reports, and updates |url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2015/3/6/8162961/philadelphia-eagles-2015-nfl-free-agency-rumors-tracker-news-reports-updates |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=bleedinggreennation.com |author=Gowton, Brandon Lee |date=March 12, 2015}}</ref>
On March 12, 2015, the New York Jets signed Gilchrist to a four-year, $22 million contract with $5 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $2.50 million.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hanzus |first=Dan |date=March 12, 2015 |title=Jets finalizing deals with Cromartie, Gilchrist |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-finalizing-deals-with-cromartie-gilchrist-0ap3000000478554 |access-date=March 13, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Marcus Gilchrist's Jets contract not at all what it seems |url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/03/marcus_gilchrists_jets_contract_not_at_all_what_it.html |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=nj.com |author=Cosentino, Dom |date=March 18, 2015}}</ref>
Head coach Todd Bowles officially named Gilchrist the starting strong safety to start the regular season, alongside free safety Calvin Pryor.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: New York Jets Depth Chart: 09/01/2015 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/173/NYJ |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On September 21, 2015, Gilchrist made four combined tackles, a pass deflection, and recorded his first interception as a member of the New York Jets during a 20–7 win at the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. He intercepted a pass by quarterback Andrew Luck, that was intended for wide receiver Andre Johnson, in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 2-2015: New York Jets @ Indianapolis Colts |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015092100/2015/REG2/jets@colts |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 7, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles during a 30–23 loss at the New England Patriots. On December 27, 2015, Gilchrist recorded a season-high eight solo tackles in the Jets' 26–20 win against the New England Patriots.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Marcus Gilchrist (2015) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/marcusgilchrist/2495153/gamelogs?season=2015 |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He finished the 2015 season with 82 combined tackles (60 solo), seven passes defensed, and three interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career"/>
====2016==== Defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers opted to move Gilchrist to free safety and Calvin Pryor to strong safety. Head coach Todd Bowles named Gilchrist the starting free safety to begin the 2016 regular season.
On October 30, 2016, Gilchrist recorded seven combined tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception during a 31–28 win at the Cleveland Browns in Week 8. In Week 13, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles during a 41–10 loss against the Indianapolis Colts. The following week, he made five solo tackles before tearing his patellar tendon in the third quarter of a 23–17 victory at the San Francisco 49ers. On December 13, 2016, the New York Jets placed Gilchrist on injured reserve for the last three games of the regular season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets Place S Gilchrist & T Giacomini on IR|url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Place-S-Gilchrist--T-Giacomini-on-IR/471a2699-ac49-46cc-b71a-438d6cba581c|author=Greenberg, Ethan|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=December 13, 2016|access-date=December 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829040211/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Place-S-Gilchrist--T-Giacomini-on-IR/471a2699-ac49-46cc-b71a-438d6cba581c|archive-date=August 29, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> His injury ended his streak of 83 consecutive games and 62 consecutive starts. He finished the 2016 season with 55 combined tackles (39 solo), three pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and an interception in 13 games and 13 starts.<ref name="career"/> On May 4, 2017, the New York Jets released Gilrchrist a week after they drafted safeties Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye during the 2017 NFL draft.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets Release Gilchrist, Waive Two|url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Release-Gilchrist-Waive-Two/bb4ad131-d27a-4696-af05-6cd58bbeb243|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829040211/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Release-Gilchrist-Waive-Two/bb4ad131-d27a-4696-af05-6cd58bbeb243|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 29, 2017|author=Allen, Eric|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=May 4, 2017}}</ref>
===Houston Texans=== On July 31, 2017, the Houston Texans signed Gilchrist to a one-year, $3 million contract with $1.80 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $800,000.<ref>{{cite web|title=Transactions: Texans sign Gilchrist, White|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/transactions-texans-sign-gilchrist-white-19092726|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=August 1, 2017}}</ref><ref name="otc"/><ref name="spotrac"/>
Throughout training camp, he competed to be the starting strong safety against Corey Moore, Lonnie Ballentine, and Kurtis Drummond.<ref>{{cite web |title=Inside Look: Marcus Gilchrist Changes the Safety Group |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/houston-texans/Article/Inside-Look-The-Addition-of-Marcus-Gilchrist-Changes-the-Safety-Group-for-the-Houston-Texans--105689323/ |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=247sports.com |author=Starr, Patrick |date=August 1, 2017}}</ref> Head coach Bill O'Brien named Gilchrist the backup free safety, behind Andre Hal, to begin the regular season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Breaking down Texans' depth chart changes for Week 3 |url=https://www.texanswire.usatoday.com/2017/09/19/breaking-down-texans-depth-chart-changes-for-week-3/ |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=texanswire.usatoday.com |author=Risdon, Jeff |date=September 19, 2017}}</ref> In Week 4, Gilchrist surpassed Corey Moore on the depth chart and earned his first start of the season as the strong safety after the secondary gave up five passing touchdowns the previous week. He recorded two solo tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by Marcus Mariota during a 57–14 victory against the Tennessee Titans. On October 4, 2017, Gilchrist was officially named starting strong safety for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Texans safety Marcus Gilchrist embracing starting opportunity |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/Texans-safety-Marcus-Gilchrist-embracing-starting-12253348.php |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=chron.com |author=Wilson, Aaron |date=October 4, 2017}}</ref> The following week, Gilchrist collected a season-high nine combined tackles during a 42–34 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 5.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Marcus Gilchrist (2017) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/marcusgilchrist/2495153/gamelogs?season=2017. |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He finished the season with 56 combined tackles (45 solo), six pass deflections, an interception, a forced fumble, and a sack in 16 games and 13 starts.<ref name="career"/> Pro Football Focus gave Gilchrist an overall grade of 77.2, which ranked him 51st among all qualified safeties in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Marcus Gilchrist |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/marcus-gilchrist/6202 |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref>
===Oakland Raiders=== On March 15, 2018, the Oakland Raiders signed Gilchrist to a one-year, $4 million contract with $3.85 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.85 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Marcus Gilchrist reaches agreement with Raiders|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/15/marcus-gilchrist-reaches-agreement-with-raiders/|author=Williams, Charean|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=March 15, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-Safety-Marcus-Gilchrist/4d6bf5e6-8d86-4484-8bdf-e7d6973da3a7|title=Raiders Sign Safety Marcus Gilchrist|work=Raiders.com|date=March 15, 2018|access-date=March 16, 2018|archive-date=March 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316072441/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-Safety-Marcus-Gilchrist/4d6bf5e6-8d86-4484-8bdf-e7d6973da3a7|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="career"/> In week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Gilchrist made his first interception of the season on quarterback Philip Rivers in a 20–6 loss.
===Detroit Lions=== On October 24, 2019, Gilchrist signed with the Detroit Lions, but was released two days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions sign free agent S Marcus Gilchrist|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agent-s-marcus-gilchrist|website=DetroitLions.com|date=October 24, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lions sign LB Steve Longa to active roster from practice squad|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-lb-steve-longa-to-active-roster-from-practice-squad|website=DetroitLions.com|date=October 26, 2019|access-date=October 26, 2019|archive-date=October 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191026225505/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-lb-steve-longa-to-active-roster-from-practice-squad|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Jacksonville Jaguars=== On November 26, 2019, Gilchrist was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguars Sign S Marcus Gilchrist to Active Roster|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-sign-s-marcus-gilchrist-to-active-roster|website=Jaguars.com|date=November 26, 2019}}</ref> He was released on December 18, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguars make roster moves|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-make-roster-moves-x8532|website=Jaguars.com|date=December 18, 2019}}</ref>
===Baltimore Ravens=== On September 30, 2020, Gilchrist was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Defensive Back Marcus Gilchrist Signed to Practice Squad|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/defensive-back-marcus-gilchrist-signed-to-practice-squad|author=Brown, Clifton|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=September 30, 2020}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on October 10 and October 17 for the team's weeks 5 and 6 games against the Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.<ref>{{cite news |author=Oyefusi, Daniel |title=Ravens elevate center Colon-Castillo, safety Gilchrist to active roster for divisional game vs. Bengals |url=https://news.yahoo.com/ravens-elevate-center-colon-castillo-035900721.html |website=Yahoo.com |date=October 10, 2020 |access-date=October 28, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Bouda, Nate |title=Ravens Promote DB Marcus Gilchrist & LB Kristian Welch To Active Roster |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/ravens-promote-db-marcus-gilchrist-lb-kristian-welch-to-active-roster/ |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |date=October 17, 2020 |access-date=October 31, 2020}}</ref> He was released on October 27.<ref>{{cite news |author=Brown, Clifton |title=Veteran Wide Receiver Dez Bryant Added to Practice Squad |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/veteran-wide-receiver-dez-bryant-added-to-practice-squad |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=October 27, 2020 |access-date=November 9, 2020}}</ref>
==NFL career statistics== {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! colspan="2"| Legend |- | '''Bold''' | Career high |}
===Regular season=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !rowspan="2"| Year !rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| Fumbles |- ! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD |- ! 2011 !! SDG | 14 || 4 || 34 || 27 || 7 || 0.0 || 0 || 2 || 22 || 0 || 21 || 4 || 0 || '''1''' || '''40''' || 0 |- ! 2012 !! SDG | '''16''' || 4 || 59 || 48 || 11 || '''1.0''' || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2013 !! SDG | '''16''' || '''16''' || 77 || 59 || 18 || '''1.0''' || 3 || 2 || '''43''' || 0 || 26 || 5 || 1 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 |- ! 2014 !! SDG | '''16''' || '''16''' || 76 || 59 || 17 || '''1.0''' || '''7''' || 1 || 4 || 0 || 4 || 5 || '''2''' || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2015 !! NYJ | '''16''' || '''16''' || '''82''' || '''60''' || '''22''' || 0.0 || 0 || '''3''' || 31 || 0 || '''31''' || '''7''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2016 !! NYJ | 13 || 13 || 55 || 39 || 16 || 0.0 || 1 || 2 || 25 || 0 || 25 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2017 !! HOU | '''16''' || 13 || 56 || 45 || 11 || '''1.0''' || 1 || 1 || 17 || 0 || 17 || 6 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2018 !! OAK | '''16''' || '''16''' || 58 || 40 || 18 || 0.0 || 0 || '''3''' || 2 || 0 || 2 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2019 !! JAX | 3 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2020 !! BAL | 2 || 0 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! colspan="2"| !! 128 !! 98 !! 502 !! 382 !! 120 !! 4.0 !! 17 !! 14 !! 144 !! 0 !! 31 !! 39 !! 5 !! 2 !! 40 !! 0 |}
===Playoffs=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !rowspan="2"| Year !rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| Fumbles |- ! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD |- ! 2013 !! SDG | '''2''' || '''2''' || '''12''' || '''10''' || '''2''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! colspan="2"| !! 2 !! 2 !! 12 !! 10 !! 2 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 |}
==Personal life== Gilchrist had toughness and discipline instilled at home at an early age from his father, Ronny, a retired United States Marine. Ronny played sports and boxed in the service. He had Marcus doing push-ups and sit-ups at an early age, 200 a day when he started playing youth sports, and more as he got older. Marcus' mother, LaJeune, was also the daughter of a coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/Marcus-Gilchrist/8aec85d1-aba6-466b-a794-f7b57e96824c |title=San Diego Chargers: Marcus Gilchrist |access-date=September 2, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231095026/http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/marcus-gilchrist/8aec85d1-aba6-466b-a794-f7b57e96824c/ |archive-date=December 31, 2012 }}</ref>
==References== {{reflist|30em}}
==External links== *[http://www.tigernet.com/view/player/football.do?id=50 Clemson Tigers bio]
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