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<blockquote data-quote="IlliniFaninHoosierLand" data-source="post: 1538365" data-attributes="member: 85743"><p>Here's the NFL.com draft info on Gipson:</p><p></p><p><strong><u>NFL Comparison</u></strong></p><p>Roy Robertson-Harris</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Overview</u></strong></p><p>He's quite raw and in the dead center of his developmental phase, but it's hard not to get excited by the traits and flashes. Gipson was a late bloomer so he is still a little behind in his fundamentals and technique. He doesn't have go-to moves and counters, but the rush is real with a long, explosive first step and the athleticism and length to win the edge and harass the pocket. He needs better hand usage and lower body strength to handle himself at the point of attack, but he is a rangy tackler. Gipson isn't NFL-ready yet, but he's a potential diamond in the rough as a long-limbed defensive end in odd or even fronts.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Strengths</u></strong></p><p>-Added nearly 60 pounds at Tulsa and got better each year</p><p>-Emulates brother, who was a big, rugged forward at Kansas State</p><p>-First step is long and explosive</p><p>-Long-limbed frame can overwhelm lesser blockers</p><p>-Flexible and athletic to wriggle around pass pro</p><p>-Has tools for dangerous stab-and-run bull rush</p><p>-Chip on shoulder matches passion in his play</p><p>-Longest lateral slide you'll ever see</p><p>-Able to stride through gap, leaving tackles behind</p><p>-When he activates hands, they are quite violent</p><p>-Reactive agility helps him track and tackle in space</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Weaknesses</u></strong></p><p>-Talented, but still very raw</p><p>-Plays at full speed but technique is behind</p><p>-Inefficient movement with arms and legs flying all over</p><p>-Locks into battle and loses sight of the ball</p><p>-Needs to punch and separate more consistently</p><p>-Not enough sand in his pants at point of attack just yet</p><p>-Lacks game plan and finesse as a pass rusher</p><p>-Counter-rush instincts are underdeveloped</p><p>-High-cut with predictable balance concerns when redirected by power</p><p>-Hasn't learned to batter the edge with hand skills</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IlliniFaninHoosierLand, post: 1538365, member: 85743"] Here's the NFL.com draft info on Gipson: [B][U]NFL Comparison[/U][/B] Roy Robertson-Harris [B][U]Overview[/U][/B] He's quite raw and in the dead center of his developmental phase, but it's hard not to get excited by the traits and flashes. Gipson was a late bloomer so he is still a little behind in his fundamentals and technique. He doesn't have go-to moves and counters, but the rush is real with a long, explosive first step and the athleticism and length to win the edge and harass the pocket. He needs better hand usage and lower body strength to handle himself at the point of attack, but he is a rangy tackler. Gipson isn't NFL-ready yet, but he's a potential diamond in the rough as a long-limbed defensive end in odd or even fronts. [B][U]Strengths[/U][/B] -Added nearly 60 pounds at Tulsa and got better each year -Emulates brother, who was a big, rugged forward at Kansas State -First step is long and explosive -Long-limbed frame can overwhelm lesser blockers -Flexible and athletic to wriggle around pass pro -Has tools for dangerous stab-and-run bull rush -Chip on shoulder matches passion in his play -Longest lateral slide you'll ever see -Able to stride through gap, leaving tackles behind -When he activates hands, they are quite violent -Reactive agility helps him track and tackle in space [B][U]Weaknesses[/U][/B] -Talented, but still very raw -Plays at full speed but technique is behind -Inefficient movement with arms and legs flying all over -Locks into battle and loses sight of the ball -Needs to punch and separate more consistently -Not enough sand in his pants at point of attack just yet -Lacks game plan and finesse as a pass rusher -Counter-rush instincts are underdeveloped -High-cut with predictable balance concerns when redirected by power -Hasn't learned to batter the edge with hand skills [/QUOTE]
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