Gholston has the size to play in the 4-3, thats not really an issue. He wasn't the greatest against the run in college, but it wasn't because of his size, he just didn't play the run exceptionally well. I wouldn't really call it a weakness though, he's just inconsistent. He should be able to improve on this. It'd be a bigger concern if we were drafting him to play linebacker.
The question about Gholston is his effort and consistency, his physical tools are out out this world. But you can bring up the same questions of consistency about nearly all defensive line prospects. If everyone talented DE destroyed all the lesser OTs they played in college they would all be racking up 30 sacks a year. In general, trench players have a tendency to take plays off. Chris Long is about the only prospect in recent memory that was highly rated that people didn't feel that way about.
I'd rather have Long, but if we draft Gholston I'd be thrilled.
Last edited by Basileus777; 04-24-2008 at 07:15 PM..
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