OnTheClockDraft.com - 2008 NFL Draft - Vernon Gholston*

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Vitals

Defensive End - Ranked #2

Big Ten Conference :: Ohio State #50

OTC Top 100 Rank: #7

Class: 2008

Height: 6-3 3/4

Weight: 266 lbs.

Forty Time: 4.67 Combine

Stats

2005: 1 TK 0 TFL 0 SK 0 INT
2006: 49 TK 15 TFL 8.5 SK 1 INT
2007: 37 TK 15 TFL 14 SK 0 INT

Strengths

Good athleticism
Quick off the line
Terrific pass rusher with good closing speed
Solid run defender
Fundamentally sound tackler
Can chase down backs from behind
Hard worker
Non-stop motor
Could also play 3-4 OLB

Weaknesses

Undersized DE
DE-OLB "tweener"
Can improve technique

Player News Feed

May 11, 2008
2008-05-11 12:43:55

Yesterday was a day to take a nap, just as the first-round draft pick of the Jets has been accused of doing from time to time.

The Virginia Gazette

Gibson descends roster, ascends OSU depth chart
2008-05-10 03:02:14

A change in jersey numbers might seem trivial. For Thaddeus Gibson, it was a fresh start, one that reminded him of the days when he wreaked havoc on Northeast Ohio defenses as a senior at Euclid in 2005.

The News-Herald

Ravens Have Many Holes To Fill In NFL Draft
2008-05-09 16:57:46

If quarterback was the only position of concern for the Baltimore Ravens, their strategy for the NFL draft would be simple: Trade up from No. 8 to make sure Matt Ryan is wearing purple and black this fall.

WJLA-TV Washington D.C.

Panthers pick Stewart, then trade up for OL
2008-05-07 15:22:51

Carolina took Oregon running back Jonathan Stewart with the 13th overall pick in the NFL Draft, then traded with Philadelphia for the 19th pick to take Pitt OL Jeff Otah

The Wilmington Star-News

'Tweener' tag only worry for Gholston
2008-05-06 06:42:22

COLUMBUS - Ohio State defensive end Vernon Gholston looked to be a shoo-in to go in the first round of the NFL draft after registering a school-record 14 sacks last season, and he turned himself into a possible top-five pick after dazzling scouts with individual workouts.

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