Jermichael Gillis is a three-star recruit from Lakeland, FL (No. 1,325 in the 2025 class) who has not played in South Florida's 8 games this season.
Where Gillis comes from
- Lakeland, FL
- Lakeland
- About 50 miles from Raymond James Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,325 in the 2025 class.
- On the South Florida roster since 2025
Where Gillis fits
South Florida lists 24 defensive backs this season.
South Florida defensive backs with a game this season
South Florida is 6-2. Next: at East Carolina, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Lakeland, FL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Brian Hartline
Pass share
42.1%
195 pass / 268 run
Plays / game
57.9
8 games
Team sack rate
7.3%
220 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for South Florida -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and tackling.
South Florida has produced 2 All-Conference defensive backs.
Two seasons at South Florida
- 2026 South Florida HartlineYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 South Florida GoleshYear 1 · Games –
- High school LakelandLakeland, FL · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,325 in the 2025 class. Signed with South Florida.Also from Lakeland: Cormani McClain (Florida), Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy (South Carolina), Gernorris Wilson (Oregon) and 15 more.
2025
- Signed with South FloridaThree-star, out of Lakeland
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Alex Golesh → Brian Hartline. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
