Anthony Gilbert (June 21, 2008)

 
N2FL:  At what age did you start playing football?
 
A.G.:  I started playing football at the age of four.
 
N2FL:  What was your favorite college team growing up?
 
A.G.:  My favorite college teams were the Texas Longhorns and Michigan Wolverines.
 
N2FL:  Have a favorite NFL Team?
 
A.G.:  The Dallas Cowboys
 
N2FL:  Do you try and emulate any specific player?
 
A.G.:  DeMarcus Ware
 
N2FL:  Any particular reason for the jersey number?
 
A.G.:  Yes, because I want to make my own number famous. No one has ever had the number 80 at my high school.
 
N2FL:  When and who was your first scholarship offer?
 
A.G.:  I don't have one yet, but soon, very soon from what my coaches tell me.
 
N2FL:  Is there a school that hasn't offered you that you would like to see do so?
 
A.G.:  Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa and Oklahoma State.
 
N2FL:  What are some of the considerations you have when deciding between schools?
 
A.G.:  education and playing time
 
N2FL:  Who are the schools currently on your list for consideration?
 
A.G.:  Michigan, Nebraska and Iowa
 
N2FL:  Who is currently recruiting you the hardest?
 
A.G.:  Nebraska, Oklahoma State and Iowa
 
N2FL:  What positions are you being recruited to play?
 
A.G.:  Defensive End
 
N2FL:  What position would you prefer to play in college?
 
A.G.:  Defensive End or Linebacker
 
N2FL:  Have you thought about who you might want to "officially visit"?
 
A.G.:  Yes: Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma State, Michigan, Princeton and Fresno State.
 
N2FL:  What do you feel are some of your playing strengths?
 
A.G.:  my speed, strength, wits and heart.
 
N2FL:  What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
 
A.G.:  speed, strength and footwork
 
N2FL:  How do you feel about Redshirting?
 
A.G.:  It's okay, but I would rather start my first year.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a major in mind?
 
A.G.:  Architecture and Engineering
 
N2FL:  What are your goals for your senior season?
 
A.G.:  Be the top player in the state and win the championship for my school and team.
 
N2FL:  What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far?
 
A.G.:  "If you show us a lot of love we will show it back".
 
N2FL:  Do you have a time frame as to when you would like to commit?
 
A.G.:  Yes, at least by February.
 
N2FL:  Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending the same school?
 
A.G.:  Yes, I have spoken to Cordarius Golston, my cousin.
 
N2FL:  Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
 
A.G.:  God, my mother, my father and my family.