From now until the 2018 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below.
#99 Greg Gilmore/LSU NT or DT – 6’4” 308 lbs.
The Good:
– Good upper body strength
– Nice tackler for a man his size
– Quick, short bursts of quickness
– Keeps focused on quarterback and will eventually wear blockers down
– Can occasionally occupy two blockers
– Usually plays head up on the center or on either A-Gap, but kicked out to B-Gap sometimes
The Bad:
– Was a 2018 NFL Combine snub
– Gets too high out of his stance, making him easier to block or just knock down
– Doesn’t pick up his feet, leans a lot
– Gets caught by surprise with misdirections
– Doesn’t have a lot of body flexibility
– Already 23 years old, will be 24 in November
Bio:
– Played in the 2013 Under Armor All-American game as a high school senior, then redshirted his rookie season
– Ranked a 5 star prospect for Scout.