2010 NFL Draft Profiles - Thaddeus Gibson, DE/OLB, Ohio State
by Graham Filler on Jan 25, 2010 5:24 PM CST
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Hometown: Euclid, OH
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 240 lbs.
Strengths: Incredibly athletic, adjustable weight, big-game production, strength, speed
Weaknesses: Too small (is everyone too small?), no hype, overshadowed by teammates
Comparisons: Any undersized DE who was athletic enough to move to LB...Uhh...
Discussion: Gibson began the season at OLB, but moved to DE and broke out with some nice TFL's and four sacks. Overshadowed by his own teammates and the other DE's in the Big Ten; let's be honest, this was an absolute bumper crop of DE's, real live NFL DE's playing college ball. Graham, Kerrigan, Gibson, Clayborne, Binns, Kirlew, Middleton, Wootton, and my personal favorite, O'Brien Schofield.
Has added a solid 30-35 lbs to his frame since high school. This tells me he can keep adding weight if a team finds a need for DE. Everyone and their mother is claiming Gibby will be an OLB though - his combo of speed, size, and athleticism will be perfect for a 3-4 system. I always like seeing high school specs - 400 squat, 325 bench, vertical 35...and all on a 205 lb frame.
As Law Buck pointed out, everyone knew he was gone after this year, but we can only surmise why. Maybe a combination of OSU's success, his impending graduation in June, and the fact that outstanding athleticism will get you upped on draft boards quickly.
NFL Draft Probability: 4th round.
Brand new Mock has him in at 4th round...CBS has him as the 12th best OLB. Everyone feels like his size and agility is NFL-ready, but he's not really got the name recognition of the LB's ahead of him. However, his status as a) an OSU linebacker who B) has no widely-known character or work ethic issues will help keep him in 4th - 5th round projections.
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Gibson made a mistake by going pro early IMHO
and while I’m an admitted tOSU homer, I do think if you can land a first round paycheck as a junior you should go for it. But Thaddeus Maximus would have done well to stay another year and really shine, possibly moving up a few rounds in the process. Heyward was the real star of our D-Line……but no bitter feelings, wishing him the best in the future. Let’s hope he turns out better than the Gun Show did in the No Fun League
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he is beastly
So I mean, his mindset is obvious..get money before injuries or something else happened.
I love going early, making money, especially if your 4th round or better (and his combine stuff will no doubt help).
by Graham Filler on Jan 26, 2010 7:37 PM CST up reply actions
Totally Agree!
I’m a homer for the Bucks, but the play for free is over when you have a shot to get PAID! And if he does go in the 4th,(But I see him as 2nd rd. talent, maybe better than a lot of those ranked above him eventually anyway!), that means his contract length can’t be more than 4 years, most likely w/option after 3rd year to be restricted free agent, & then the $$$$$$$ really starts to roll! He will be off the charts at the combine as well. Just like I believe Worthington, & Lawrence Wilson also!
"You never stand so tall as to when you reach down to pick someone up."
4th? Try 3rd
if he runs a good workout.
The only Ohio State player I liked (I’m a Wisconsin fan) was Laurinaitis, but Gibson has talent and maybe, maybe, he’ll blow away the perception that OSU players “can’t” contribute in the NFL.
A.J. Hawk, Mangold, Laurinaitis, Holmes, Smith, and Jenkins have certainly contributed at the NFL level.
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Feb 3, 2010 5:20 PM CST reply actions
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