Deandre Gilmore Class: Junior Hometown: St. Louis, MO High School: Cardinal Ritter Height / Weight: 6-1 / 220 Position: Defensive Back

SCOUTING REPORT: Earned a varsity letter in 2007 as a true freshman ... will be Robbie Wilson's back-up at Apache position (strong safety) ... had a tremendous spring and shows future all-league potential ... will be a contributor in Miami's nickel package and with the special team units.

2007: Saw action in 10 of Miami's 13 games ... recorded seven tackles, including one tackle for loss vs. Bowling Green for minus 18 yards ... has broke up one opponent pass.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named all-conference as a defensive back three times ... was named all-conference in basketball twice and earned all-state honors as a senior ... served as captain for both sports teams ... helped Cardinal Ritter basketball team win the 2003 Missouri state title his freshman year ... coached by Ron Villars.

PERSONAL: Son of Andrew and Sherry Gilmore ... majoring in sport studies.