One of the criticisms of Ulysees Gilbert III when he declared for the draft out of Akron was that he was on the small side as an inside linebacker—even if that isn’t entirely the case, being roughly the same size as Devin Bush, whom the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted in the first round, before taking the former all the way in the sixth.
The team doesn’t see that as an issue. Earlier today, inside linebackers coach Jerry Olsavsky was asked for an update on the second-year player, and in particular whether or not he felt comfortable with Gilbert’s ability to play at either position on the inside.