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Chiefnj2 · 04-24-2008, 11:16 AM

The Sporting News' breakdown of Gholston when the college season ended and before workouts:

War Room analysis
Against the run: Shows flashes of being a solid run stuffer, but is inconsistent and gets swallowed up by big blockers. Struggles to maintain leverage on the corner; seems to only want to rush upfield. Takes plays off. Must get stronger. Grade: 6.0

Pass rush: Has NFL speed. Gets upfield in a hurry to disrupt the pocket. Shows a variety of pass-rush moves that rely on agility, but will not be able to bull rush many NFL linemen. Grade: 8.0

Initial quickness: When focused, shows explosive quickness off the snap; is inconsistent, though. When opponents run at him play after play, seems to slow down by the fourth quarter. After initial move, tends to go half-speed. Grade: 7.5

Run/pass recognition: Seems locked in on pass rush, and is slow to react to runs. Rarely moves well laterally to chase plays, laboring down the line unless ballcarrier comes back to him. Even when keying on the run, struggles to help much and will blow containment assignments. Grade: 6.0

Pursuit/tackling: Is biggest area of concern. Is slow in pursuit, and does not hustle to the opposite sideline. When focused, was a dominant college player; however, he often disappeared in games. Is a good tackler when playing hard, but is inconsistent. Grade: 6.0

Bottom line: Gholston could fit in a 4-3 or 3-4 scheme and has the size and speed to be productive at defensive end, defensive tackle or rush linebacker. A dynamic athlete, Gholston can dominate some games and disappear totally in others. Many NFL teams will be wary of his inconsistent effort and focus. He is sure to wow GMs and coaches in pre-draft workouts, so some team surely will draft him much higher than his on-field production warrants. Gholston should be used only as a pass-rush specialist for a year or two as he develops

04-24-2008, 11:16 AM	#9
Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $6654388	The Sporting News' breakdown of Gholston when the college season ended and before workouts: War Room analysis Against the run: Shows flashes of being a solid run stuffer, but is inconsistent and gets swallowed up by big blockers. Struggles to maintain leverage on the corner; seems to only want to rush upfield. Takes plays off. Must get stronger. Grade: 6.0 Pass rush: Has NFL speed. Gets upfield in a hurry to disrupt the pocket. Shows a variety of pass-rush moves that rely on agility, but will not be able to bull rush many NFL linemen. Grade: 8.0 Initial quickness: When focused, shows explosive quickness off the snap; is inconsistent, though. When opponents run at him play after play, seems to slow down by the fourth quarter. After initial move, tends to go half-speed. Grade: 7.5 Run/pass recognition: Seems locked in on pass rush, and is slow to react to runs. Rarely moves well laterally to chase plays, laboring down the line unless ballcarrier comes back to him. Even when keying on the run, struggles to help much and will blow containment assignments. Grade: 6.0 Pursuit/tackling: Is biggest area of concern. Is slow in pursuit, and does not hustle to the opposite sideline. When focused, was a dominant college player; however, he often disappeared in games. Is a good tackler when playing hard, but is inconsistent. Grade: 6.0 Bottom line: Gholston could fit in a 4-3 or 3-4 scheme and has the size and speed to be productive at defensive end, defensive tackle or rush linebacker. A dynamic athlete, Gholston can dominate some games and disappear totally in others. Many NFL teams will be wary of his inconsistent effort and focus. He is sure to wow GMs and coaches in pre-draft workouts, so some team surely will draft him much higher than his on-field production warrants. Gholston should be used only as a pass-rush specialist for a year or two as he develops __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
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