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Shelton Gibson (West Virginia) - 2017 NFL Draft Pick #166 by PHI

What The Experts Thought Before The Draft

Pre-Draft Analysis for Shelton Gibson - 2017 NFL Draft

Player Profile:
  • Name: Shelton Gibson
  • College: West Virginia
  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Weight: 198 lbs
Strengths:
  • Speed: Gibson possesses elite speed, which allows him to stretch the field and create separation from defenders.
  • Deep Threat: He has a knack for making big plays, particularly in deep routes, making him a valuable asset in the passing game.
  • Route Running: Although he needs refinement, his ability to run crisp routes gives him an edge against defensive backs.
  • YAC Ability: Gibson has shown the ability to gain yards after the catch, making him a dynamic playmaker.
Weaknesses:
  • Consistency: He has struggled with drops and can be inconsistent in his catching ability, particularly in traffic.
  • Physicality: Needs to improve his physicality at the line of scrimmage; can be bumped off routes by more physical corners.
  • Route Tree: Limited experience with a diverse route tree; primarily ran go routes and simple patterns in college.
Overall Assessment:

Shelton Gibson is an explosive wide receiver with the potential to be a game-changing deep threat at the next level. His speed and playmaking ability make him a valuable asset, but he needs to improve his consistency and route running to reach his full potential. Teams looking for a vertical threat in their offense may find Gibson to be a compelling option in the mid to late rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft.