Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Alohi Gilman

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 31, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Alohi Gilman made an impact.

Alohi Gilman is an American football safety currently playing for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Prior to his NFL career, Gilman played college football at both Notre Dame and Navy. Notably, his younger brother, Alaka'i Gilman, is also a football safety, playing for the Utah Utes.

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July 22, 2020: Alohi Gilman Signs Rookie Contract with the Chargers

On July 22, 2020, Alohi Gilman signed a four-year rookie contract with the Los Angeles Chargers worth $3.48 million, including a signing bonus of $187,876.

September 13, 2020: Alohi Gilman's NFL Regular Season Debut

On September 13, 2020, Alohi Gilman made his professional regular season debut for the Los Angeles Chargers against the Cincinnati Bengals, playing limited snaps on special teams.

2020: Alohi Gilman Enters the 2020 NFL Draft

After a successful junior and senior year in college, Alohi Gilman announced that he would forgo his final year of NCAA eligibility to enter the 2020 NFL draft.

2020: Alohi Gilman's rookie season with the Chargers

During the 2020 NFL season, Alohi Gilman played mainly on special teams as a rookie, but began appearing in defense for the last five games. He finished the season with only seven combined tackles in 15 games and one start.

2020: Alohi Gilman Participates in 2020 Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine

In 2020, Alohi Gilman participated in the Senior Bowl but was injured and unable to play. He also attended the NFL Scouting Combine where he completed all drills and exercises, leading to varied draft projections.

2020: Alohi Gilman Drafted into NFL

In 2020, Alohi Gilman was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers, marking the start of his professional career in the National Football League (NFL).

2020: Alohi Gilman Drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020

In 2020, Alohi Gilman was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round of the NFL draft, becoming the 15th safety drafted that year and reuniting with his former Notre Dame teammate, Drue Tranquill.

January 3, 2021: Alohi Gilman's First Career Start

On January 3, 2021, Alohi Gilman earned his first career start for the Chargers in place of Rayshawn Jenkins, recording a season-high three combined tackles in a victory against the Kansas City Chiefs.

September 26, 2021: Alohi Gilman's First Career Interception

On September 26, 2021, Alohi Gilman recorded his first career interception on a pass by Patrick Mahomes, leading the Chargers to a comeback victory against the Kansas City Chiefs.

October 9, 2022: Alohi Gilman's Interception Secures Victory Against Browns

On October 9, 2022, Alohi Gilman intercepted a pass by Jacoby Brissett, helping the Chargers secure a 30-28 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

2022: Chargers Finish 2022 NFL Season

The Los Angeles Chargers finished the 2022 NFL season second in the AFC West with a 10–7 record.

January 14, 2023: Alohi Gilman's First Playoff Game

On January 14, 2023, Alohi Gilman started in his first career playoff game, recording five combined tackles and a pass deflection in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

September 10, 2023: Alohi Gilman Sets Career-High in Tackles

On September 10, 2023, Alohi Gilman set a career-high with 11 combined tackles during a game against the Miami Dolphins.

January 7, 2024: Gilman Intercepts Pass Against Chiefs

On January 7, 2024, Gilman intercepted a pass by Blaine Gabbert to Mecole Hardman and also tied his season-high with two pass deflections during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, setting a career-high with his second interception of the season.

March 13, 2024: Alohi Gilman Signs Contract Extension with Chargers

On March 13, 2024, Alohi Gilman signed a two-year, $10.12 million contract extension with the Chargers, which included $5.62 million guaranteed and a $4.50 million signing bonus.

October 13, 2024: Alohi Gilman Records First Career Sack

On October 13, 2024, Alohi Gilman set a season-high with ten combined tackles and recorded his first career sack against Bo Nix during a victory against the Denver Broncos.

October 7, 2025: Alohi Gilman Traded to the Baltimore Ravens

On October 7, 2025, Alohi Gilman was traded to the Baltimore Ravens along with a 2026 fifth-round pick, in exchange for Odafe Oweh and a 2027 seventh-round pick.