Makhi Gilbert

#5· Eastern Michigan ·EDGE ·Sr ·2027 Draft · Phenix City, Ala.

6'2"Height 265 lbWeight

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Media & News

ESPN Jul 26, 2022
Makhi Gilbert - ESPN

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Makhi Gilbert #5

Eastern Michigan · EDGE · Sr · 2027 Draft · Phenix City, Ala. · Central

6-2 · 265 lbs

5.2

UDFA

Floor 3.8 · Ceiling 5.3

#1518 overall · #151 EDGE of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Named a 2026 captain and Phil Steele third-team preseason pick despite a season-ending injury five games into 2025 (four starts, 16 tackles). Graded on the recognition, with the durability risk carried in the floor.

Ceiling · 5.3

2026 rotation (DL2) — some opportunity; close to ceiling (+0.1) · MAC draft-temper.

Floor · 3.8

Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −1.4.

Pedigree

No composite recruiting rank on file.

Path: Samford → Eastern Michigan

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo
2025	Eastern Michigan Eagles	—	16	5