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Stephon Gilmore (South Carolina) - 2012 NFL Draft Pick #10 by BUF

What The Experts Thought Before The Draft

Pre-Draft Analysis for Stephon Gilmore (2012 NFL Draft)

Player Profile:

  • Name: Stephon Gilmore
  • College: South Carolina
  • Position: Cornerback
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Weight: 190 lbs

Strengths:

  • Highly athletic with excellent speed and agility.
  • Good size for a cornerback, allowing him to match up against larger receivers.
  • Strong man-to-man coverage skills, demonstrating the ability to shadow receivers.
  • Solid ball skills; capable of making interceptions and breaking up passes.
  • Intelligent player with good instincts, often anticipating routes.

Weaknesses:

  • Occasionally too aggressive, leading to penalties and missed tackles.
  • Needs to improve consistency in technique, especially in zone coverage.
  • Can struggle against quick route runners if he doesn’t maintain proper leverage.

Overall Assessment:

Stephon Gilmore was considered one of the top cornerback prospects in the 2012 NFL Draft. His combination of size, speed, and skill set made him a desirable player for teams looking to bolster their secondary. With the potential to be a number one cornerback, Gilmore was projected to be selected in the first round of the draft, and many analysts viewed him as a safe pick with high upside.

Draft Projection:

  • Projected Round: 1
  • Potential Teams: Various teams in need of defensive help, particularly those with weaknesses in their secondary.