2023 Football Roster

Davidson football team pose for head and social media photos at the Belk Arena on Monday, September 14, 2020 in Davidson, North Carolina.
Jersey Number 53

Gilbert Deglau

  • Position:
    Offensive Line
  • Height:
    6-5
  • Weight:
    285
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Richmond, Va.
  • High School:
    Collegiate School
2022: Appeared in all 12 games... Second Team All-PFL Selection... 2022 Phil Steele / DraftScout FCS Postseason All-Conference Second Team... Anchored an offensive line that led Davidson to the nation's top rushing offense for the third consecutive year... PFL Academic Honor Roll. 

2021: Appeared in eight games on the offensive line... Helped lead the Wildcats to the nation's top rushing offense, averaging 336 yards per game on the ground...PFL Academic Honor Roll

2020-21: Saw action in the FCS Playoff game at Jacksonville State (4/24).

Prep Years: A 2020 graduate of the Collegiate School • Was coached by Mark Palyo as a member of the football team • A two-time second team All-State selection (2018-19) • A two-time All-Conference Team honoree (2018-19) • Named his team’s Offensive Most Valuable Player (2019) • Served as a team captain • Was also a member of the track and field team.
 
Personal: Born June 1, 2001 • Son of Maggie and Eric Deglau • Has two sisters; Ellie and Gabi.
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