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Markell Gilford
DB · #20 · Davenport University
Height5'9"
Weight180 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
High
Roster status
RosteredMarkell Gilford (DB) officially withdrew from the transfer portal
Last updatedSep 10, 2026, 5:28 PM
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Background
2024: Appeared in seven games ... had one assisted tackle against Central Missouri (Sept. 21)...named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team. 2023: Red-shirted during his true freshman year. High School: Prepped at River Rouge under head coach Eric Pettway...named All-Conference as a senior...named All-State as a senior...member of a state title team as a freshman...only gave up three touchdowns in man coverage during his four seasons...member of the school's honor roll. Personal: Majoring in business...born on January 6...favorite sports team is the Detroit Lions.
Hometown
🏴Detroit, MI
High schoolRiver Rouge
ScholarshipYes
Career path
- WithdrawnPortal · 1/15/26, 8:57 AMMarkell Gilford (DB) officially withdrew from the transfer portal
- EnteredPortal · 12/3/25, 1:52 PMMarkell Gilford (DB) officially entered the transfer portal · from Davenport University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Davenport University | 4 | 3 | -- | High | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 10 |
| 2025 | Davenport University | 10 | 7 | -- | High | 4 | 7 | 3 | 35 | 24 |
| 2024 | Davenport University | 7 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Career | 21 | 10 | -- | High | 6 | 9 | 3 | 59 | 35 |
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Profile last updated Sep 10, 2026