From now until the 2022 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling Coastal Carolina EDGE Jeffrey Gunter.
#94 Jeffrey Gunter/EDGE Coastal Carolina – 6043, 258 lbs.
Combine Attendee / East-West Shrine Game
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Jeffrey Gunter | 6043/258 | 9 1/4 | 33 | 80 1/8 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press |
The Good
— Very quick off the snap
— Upper body strength evident each play
— Experience in a 3-4 Bandit role
— Looks natural in coverage – former defensive back in high school but grew overnight causing a position switch
— Long arms and wingspan allows to create first contact on many plays
— Preferred pass rush move is the Long Arm and his power holds the point of attack
— Bit of a workout warrior as he likes to keep an eye on his diet and physique
— Makes his living on 3rd down, having the 2nd most sacks (15) since 2017 among draft eligible players
— Tackling in terms of both finishing the pressure and against the run
— Not a head hunter on run plays – looks content to stay in his spot and area instead of attacking
— Pass rush moves are limited – admits himself he keeps it simple with power and only a couple of counters
— Can get flushed outside easily and neutralized on pass rush attempts
— Plays tall quite a bit against run and pass which allows blockers to win their matchup
— Doesn’t use lower body for leverage and can look very stiff at times
— Many pressures come in the form of being unblocked or clean-up pursuit, including stunts
Bio
— Three-year starter for the Chanticleers (37 official starts & 48 games played)
— Transferred to NC State after Soph.