Stephon Gilmore was signed by the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent from Buffalo on March 10, 2017 ... Originally drafted by Buffalo in the first round (10th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.
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CAREER TRANSACTIONS
Stephon Gilmore was signed by the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent from Buffalo on March 10, 2017 ... Originally drafted by Buffalo in the first round (10th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.
SEASONAL REVIEWS
2018 (10/10)
- Started at cornerback in the season-opening victory vs. Houston (9/9) and finished with a team-high eight tackles total while adding two passes defensed and an interception in the end zone of QB Deshaun Watson.
- Made the start at corner and was a key contributor with five tackles, two passes defensed and a forced fumble that led to a Patriots touchdown on the ensuing offensive drive in the game at Jacksonville (9/16).
- Started at cornerback and finished with four tackles total at Detroit (9/23).
- Made the start at corner and finished with two tackles as part of a secondary that held QB Ryan Tannehill to just 100 yards passing in the win vs. Miami (9/30).
- Started at cornerback and made one tackle while also adding three passes defensed in the win vs. Indianapolis (10/4).
- Started at corner and finished with two tackles and a pass defensed in the victory vs. Kansas City (10/14).
- Made the start at corner and finished with one tackle and a pass defensed in the victory at Chicago (10/21).
- Started at cornerback and made three tackles while adding two passes defensed in the win at Buffalo (10/29).
- Started at cornerback and finished with three tackles while shadowing WR Davante Adams for most of the night, limiting him to six catches for just 40 yards in the victory vs. Green Bay (11/4). Also added a pass defensed and a key fumble recovery early in the fourth quarter of a tie game that led to a Patriots go-ahead touchdown on the ensuing offensive possession.
- Made the start at cornerback and finished with four tackles while also making his first-career sack when he dropped QB Marcus Mariota for a 7-yard loss in the game at Tennessee (11/11)
- Started at cornerback and finished with one tackle and two passes defensed, while also adding his second interception of the season when he picked off QB Josh McCown late in the second quarter of the win at the New York Jets (11/25).
- Started at cornerback and made three tackles while contributing as part of a secondary that limited the Vikings passing attack to just 201 yards during the victory vs. Minnesota (12/2).
- Started at corner and finished with one tackle and a pass defensed at Miami (12/9).
- Started and finished with three tackles and two passes defensed, one of which led to a Duron Harmon interception in the fourth quarter at Pittsburgh (12/16).
- Started at corner and made three tackles in the victory vs. Buffalo (12/23).
- Started and made one tackle while also breaking up two passes in the win vs. the New York Jets (12/30).
2017 (13/13, 3/3)
- Started all 13 regular-season games he appeared in and totaled 50 tackles, two interceptions and nine passes defensed.
- Started all three playoff games and posted 10 tackles and led the defense with six passes defensed, including the final fourth-down attempt by Jacksonville in the AFC Championship to secure a Super Bowl berth.
- Was inactive due to injury at N.Y. Jets (10/15), vs. Atlanta (10/22) and vs. L.A. Chargers (10/29).
- Started at cornerback in his Patriots debut and totaled four tackles and a pass defensed in the season opener vs. Kansas City (9/7).
- Started at cornerback and totaled four tackles, a pass defensed and made his first interception as a member of the Patriots that he returned 39 yards to the Texans 12-yard line to set up a Patriots touchdown in the win vs. Houston (9/24).
- Made his return to the starting lineup after missing three games due to injury and finished with three tackles and a pass defensed in the victory at Denver (11/12).
- Started at cornerback and finished with one tackle and a pass defensed to go along with his second interception of the season in the victory vs. Miami (11/26).
- Started at cornerback and led the team with eight tackles to go along with a pass defensed in the victory at Pittsburgh (12/17).
- Started at corner and finished with five tackles and added two passes defensed, including a pass breakup on Jacksonville’s final fourth-down attempt of the game in New England territory in the 24-20 AFC Championship victory vs. the Jaguars (1/21).
2016 (15/15 - Buffalo)
- Earned his first career Pro Bowl invitation.
- Started all 15 games he played in and recorded 48 tackles, a career-high five interceptions and 12 passes defensed.
- Was inactive for the regular-season finale at N.Y. Jets (1/1).
- Made a season-high tying six tackles N.Y. Jets (9/15).
- Tallied two interceptions - his first career multi-pick game - and added three tackles and four passes defensed vs. Arizona (9/25).
- Recorded two interceptions at Cincinnati (11/20), becoming the first Bill since Jairus Byrd in 2009 with two multiple pick games in one season. Added a season-high tying six tackles and three passes defensed.
- Recorded one tackle, one pass defensed and his fifth interception of the season vs. Pittsburgh (12/11), marking the most interceptions by a Bill in a single season since Jairus Byrd in 2012.
- Posted four tackles and one pass defensed vs. Miami (12/24), before leaving the game in overtime due to injury.
2015 (12/12 - Buffalo)
- Started all 12 regular-season games he played in and produced 36 tackles, three interceptions and 18 passes defensed.
- Missed the final four games of the season due to injury. Was inactive at Philadelphia (12/13) and placed on Injured Reserve on Dec. 16 due to a shoulder injury.
- Recorded a season-high six tackles and tied a career high with four passes defensed in the season-opener vs. Indianapolis (9/13).
- Notched his first interception of the season and added two passes defensed and two tackles vs. N.Y. Giants (10/4).
- Made one tackle and sealed the game with an interception in the final minute at Tennessee (10/11). Also produced a game-high and tied a career-high with four passes defensed.
- Recorded his third interception of the season and made one tackle at New England (11/23).
- Made his 50th NFL start and posted five tackles with one pass defensed at Kansas City (11/29).
- Produced two tackles before leaving the game with a shoulder injury vs. Houston (12/6).
2014 (14/14 - Buffalo)
- Started all 14 regular-season games he appeared in, recording 47 tackles, three interceptions, six passes defensed and one forced fumble
- Was inactive for the season opener at Chicago (9/7) and the season finale at New England (12/28).
- Recorded a season-high six solo tackles vs. San Diego (9/21).
- Recorded four tackles and his first interception of the season at Detroit (10/5). Also notched a pass defensed.
- Registered five tackles, one pass defensed and an interception at N.Y. Jets (10/26).
- Recorded three tackles, one pass defensed and a forced fumble vs. Kansas City (11/9).
- Posted three tackles, one pass defensed and an interception at Denver (12/7).
- Made one tackle before leaving the game due to injury at Oakland (12/21).
2013 (11/9 - Buffalo)
- Played in 11 games and started nine after missing the first five with a wrist injury. Finished the season with 35 tackles, two interceptions and 10 passes defensed.
- Made his 2013 season debut and posted three tackles vs. Cincinnati (10/13).
- Made his first start of the season and recorded one tackle at New Orleans (10/27).
- Totaled a season-high seven tackles and added one pass defensed vs. Kansas City (11/3).
- Totaled two tackles and one pass defensed vs. N.Y. Jets (11/17). Helped pass defense yield a season-low 12 completions.
- Notched two tackles, his first interception of the season and two passes defensed at Tampa Bay (12/8).
- Posted an interception in his second consecutive game at Jacksonville (12/15) and added two tackles and one pass defensed.
- Posted three tackles and three passes defensed vs. Miami (12/22). Defense yielded a season-low 89 passing yards.
2012 (16/16 - Buffalo)
- Started all 16 games of his rookie season. Made 61 tackles, one interception and led the team with 16 passes defensed.
- Became the first Bills rookie cornerback to start Kickoff Weekend since Nate Odomes in 1987. Led Bills cornerbacks with five tackles and posted one forced fumble vs. N.Y. Jets (9/9).
- Tied for a team-high seven tackles and a team-high three passes defensed vs. Kansas City (9/16).
- Had a game-high four passes defensed and seven tackles vs. New England (9/30).
- Tied for the team-lead with six tackles at New England (11/11).
- Produced three tackles and a forced fumble vs. Miami (11/15). Turnover was converted into a field goal.
- Tied for the team-lead with six tackles at Indianapolis (11/25). Added two passes defensed and a forced fumble.
- Made his first career interception vs. St. Louis (12/9). Added two tackles and two passes defensed.
COLLEGE
- Started all 40 games he played in at South Carolina and posted 181 tackles with seven sacks, 15 stops for losses and five quarterback pressures. Also caused four fumbles and recovered four others. Had eight interceptions (one returned for TD) and 17 passes defensed.
- Gained 206 yards on 28 punt returns, 47 yards on two kickoff returns, 37 yards on seven carries, 68 yards on two-of-three pass completions and a blocked kick.
- Was a 2011 All-American first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report as a junior. Added All-SEC first-team honors and was named to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List, an honor given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission and football legend Paul Hornung. Also received SEC Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll recognition. Started all 13 games at right cornerback, recording 46 tackles, one sack, four interceptions and three quarterback pressures.
- Earned All-American second-team honors from The NFL Draft Report and third-team accolades from the Associated Press, as the league's coaches selected him All-SEC first-team as a sophomore in 2010. Started all 14 games at right cornerback and led the team with 79 tackles, three sacks, six stops behind the line of scrimmage, two QB pressures, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Also posted three interceptions, returning one for a touchdown.
- Earned Freshman All - America honors by Phil Steele, CollegeFootballNews.com and Scout.com. Also named Freshman All-SEC by the league's coaches. Started all 13 games at right cornerback and ranked fifth on the team with 56 tackles. Also registered three sacks and six stops for losses. Posted one interception, eight passes defensed and caused and recovered a pair of fumbles.
EXTRA POINTS
Stephon played his high school football in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where he was crosstown rivals with current teammate Cordarrelle Patterson. Gilmore excelled at quarterback at South Pointe High, while Patterson was a standout wide receiver at Northwestern High School.
HONORS AND AWARDS
PERSONAL
- Earned SEC academic honors as a sophomore and junior.
- Graduated from South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, S.C., in December 2008. Earned first-team All-State honors as a senior
- Named “Mr. Football” for the state of South Carolina while helping his team to a perfect 15-0 record and the South Carolina AAAA Division II title as a senior. Rushed for 1,331 yards and 23 touchdowns and passed for 1,771 yards with 14 scores.
- Married to Gabrielle and they have a son, Sebastian, and a daughter, Gisele.
- Majored in sport and entertainment management at South Carolina.
