49ers signed Colorado OLB Jimmie Gilbert.
Gilbert (6’4/231) made 24 starts at 3-4 outside linebacker for the Buffaloes, tallying 31 career tackles for loss, 20 sacks, and nine forced fumbles. He earned third-team All-America honors in 2016. Still snubbed for a Combine invite, Gilbert showed plus athleticism with a 4.68 forty, 37-inch vertical, and 10-foot broad jump at Colorado’s Pro Day. While undersized by NFL edge-player standards, Gilbert offers long arms (34 1/8") and impressive pursuit speed on tape. He could earn an early role on special teams and could develop into a sub-package rusher down the line.
