GERARD WARREN
By: Dave-Te' Thomas

#61-GERARD WARREN University of Florida Gators 6:03.1-327

ANALYSIS
Positives... Consistent high-level performer...Has a wide, powerful frame with a muscular physique...Has a sudden change of direction to string plays wide...Gains advantage on the blockers with his low, hard charge off the snap...Quickly gets his hands into the offensive line- man's chest, tossing the aside like rag dolls...Quickly diagnoses the play and never hesitates in his forward charge...Has the power to stack and control the inside running game at the line of scrimmage...Warren Sapp-type who has an incredible closing burst and superb agility for a player his size...Motor is constantly running...Defeats blocks with ease thanks to a devastating hand punch...Shows sharp snap in his hip turn and rolls off the line to jolt blockers on impact...Despite seeing constant double coverage, he prides himself on his ability to push the pocket...Has an outstanding burst when closing and the long arms needed to engulf the ball carriers.

Negatives... Needs to stay in control, as he tends to over-pursue on plays when flashing towards the quarterback...Maintains balance vs. the low blocks, but needs to show better hand usage to prevent opponents from attacking his feet..Takes some plays off at times, but can also be very dominant...Gets frustrated a bit when his initial move does not work, needing to develop a little bit of patience in his game...Has had problems with the coaching staff in the past, resulting in a suspension and a benching.

CAREER NOTES
The anchor of the Gators' defensive line and their best prospect on that unit since Kevin Carter (St. Louis)...Played in 35 games for Florida, earning 22 starting assignments as he logged action in 1748 plays...Relentless in pursuit, collecting 30 stops behind the line of scrimmage and 47 quarterback pressures during his career, including 25 stops and 42 pressures in his last two seasons... Finished his career with 159 tackles (91 solos).

REMIND ME OF... Oakland's Darrell Russell.

GAZING INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL... For my money, he's the best defensive prospect to come out of the SEC in a few years, but like Russell, you have to really motivate this kid to get him going. I mean, if he really played up to his potential, would you think a sorry team like Arizona would be looking to trade down on draft day instead of taking this guy. Boom or bust type, but that was the same deal when Russell came out, also.

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