Jarron Gilbert
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Defensive Tackle

San Jose State


College Position: Defensive Tackle
School: San Jose State
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-5
Weight: 285
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Defensive Tackle (4)
Defensive End (7)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Chicago Bears in the 3rd round with the #4 pick.
Known for the You Tube video of him jumping out of the pull. Gilbert is an athletic defensive tackle has the potential to be a good interior pass rusher alongside Tommie Harris. Also solid against the run.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

2009 NFL Draft Report Card: NFC North - May 2 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft: Day One Winners, Losers and More - Apr 25 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Stories: The Time is Now for the Patriots to Re-load - Mar 29 (Chris Maier)
Dan Wernery Plays GM for 32 teams: Where do I draft a DT or 3-4 DE? - Mar 10 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: Day Three - DT, DE, LB - Feb 23 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What to Watch - Feb 15 (Chris Maier)