Darryl Gamble of Georgia ~ 6.2/250
"Bio: Part-time starter last season, finishing the year with 39 tackles. Started 11 games as a junior and finished with 47 tackles. Sophomore totals included 60 tackles when he started six games.
Positive: Solid college linebacker who lacks the speed for the next level. Relatively effective in space, shows cover skills in the short field, and has the ability to get depth on drops. Collapses down the line making plays against the run. Breaks down well, uses his hands to protect himself, and quickly changes direction.
Negative: Marginal quickness in his game. Lacks the speed to pursue from the back side. Struggles disengaging from blocks. Marginally productive on the college level.
Analysis: Gamble has shown flashes of ability throughout his entire career but has never put together a complete game. He's a better athlete than given credit for and could make a two deep at outside linebacker if he plays well on special teams this summer."
Positive: Solid college linebacker who lacks the speed for the next level. Relatively effective in space, shows cover skills in the short field, and has the ability to get depth on drops. Collapses down the line making plays against the run. Breaks down well, uses his hands to protect himself, and quickly changes direction.
Negative: Marginal quickness in his game. Lacks the speed to pursue from the back side. Struggles disengaging from blocks. Marginally productive on the college level.
Analysis: Gamble has shown flashes of ability throughout his entire career but has never put together a complete game. He's a better athlete than given credit for and could make a two deep at outside linebacker if he plays well on special teams this summer."
"Positives: Very good size and bulk, has the ideal frame for a 3-4 OLB, is big and physical enough to line up at the end of the line and power through blocks... Has marginal speed for the position, has a strong lower body, but is a bit bulky otherwise... Part of an excellent group of Georgia linebackers including Justin Houston and Akeem Dent, is the leader of that group and the captain of a very experienced defensive... Is a versatile talent at the linebacker position, has experience as both an inside linebacker and an outside linebacker, was willing to work at both positions after outside linebacker Montrez Robinson was dismissed from the team... Is a very intense player, gets his teammates fired up, seems to really enjoy playing the game.
Negatives: Marginal production, has never eclipsed 60 tackles or a single sack in any season... Suffered a broken leg in 2008 that ended his season early, durability a slight concern... Needs to do a better job of positioning body against blockers, will get out of position to make tackles of chip and cut blocks at the second level... Not a unique athlete, is not overwhelming in any particular aspect of the game... Position a real question mark at this point, will need to make adjustments to play OLB in the NFL, does not have a ton of experience as a pass rusher or pass defender on third down."
Negatives: Marginal production, has never eclipsed 60 tackles or a single sack in any season... Suffered a broken leg in 2008 that ended his season early, durability a slight concern... Needs to do a better job of positioning body against blockers, will get out of position to make tackles of chip and cut blocks at the second level... Not a unique athlete, is not overwhelming in any particular aspect of the game... Position a real question mark at this point, will need to make adjustments to play OLB in the NFL, does not have a ton of experience as a pass rusher or pass defender on third down."
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