Eric Gilbo

Height:
6-7
Weight:
310
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Canton, Mich.
High School:
Detroit Catholic Central

Will battle for playing time at right tackle ... could be a crucial part in helping establish BG's running and passing game ... has battled the injury bug during his career.

Weight room: Bench (325), squat (430), hang clean (na) .

As a redshirt junior in 1999

Was a reserve behind a veteran starting five on the offensive line.

As a redshirt sophomore in 1998

Saw very limited game action at offensive tackle behind a group of players who started all 11 games as a unit ... missed three games in the middle of the season with a back injury, but was the backup to starter Rob Fehrman at left tackle when healthy.

As a redshirt freshman in 1997

Saw limited game action on the offensive line.

As a freshman in 1997

Redshirted.

Detroit Catholic Central H.S.

A two-year letterwinner for coach Tom Mach ... as a senior, he caught 24 passes for 303 yards and three touchdowns ... was rated as the 42nd best senior in state by the Detroit Free Press.

Personal

Interpersonal communication major ... son of Frank and Loraine Gilbo ... born Oct. 12, 1977.