Will Gilkison enters his first season as the Director of External Operations after spending the previous three seasons as a member of the Rutgers football staff.

A four-year letterwinner at linebacker with the Scarlet Knights, Gilkison captained the 2005 Insight Bowl team and was the recipient of the Paul Robeson Award, presented annually to the individual whose performance, leadership, and dedication on and off the field during his career has had the greatest impact on Rutgers Football.

Gilkison became a member of the staff in 2006 as a student assistant. He was responsible for helping prepare and implement weekly practice schedules. Gilkison also worked as a strength and conditioning assistant during this time, creating and facilitating off-season training programs while instructing players in skill development.

In 2008, Gilkison joined the player development staff, serving as a mentor for first and second year players. He oversaw the transition of these individuals into the college environment, assisting them with basic life skills, time management, goal setting and prioritizing.

A 2007 graduate, Gilkison earned B.A. in History and completed his graduate degree in elementary and special education in 2008. He and his wife Katie currently reside in Union Beach, N.J.