Former Florida Gators OL Marcus Gilbert retires from NFL

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 18: Marcus Gilbert #76 of the Florida Gators blocks against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Florida won 31-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

After former Florida Gators tight end Jordan Reed announced his retirement last week, another former Gators has decided to step away from the NFL. Former Gators offensive lineman Marcus Gilbert announced that he is retiring from the NFL on Monday, April 26, 2021.

Gilbert did it all for the Gators, playing guard and tackle during his time in Gainesville. Gilbert was great for Florida, and his dominant play as a Gator got him drafted in the 2nd round, pick 63, of the…