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DE/LB Thaddeus Gibson (official thread)

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9. *Thaddeus Gibson

Ohio State, 6-2, 243, 2-3: As a college defensive end, he had 10 career sacks and 25 tackles for a loss, but he might be more productive as an outside rush linebacker in the pros. When the NFL advisory committee projected him as a second-round prospect in January, he said he opted to enter the draft in order to help pay family medical bills. His natural athletic ability is obvious, but scouts wonder how quickly he will be able to diagnose and react properly when confronted with complex NFL offenses. His strong point is as a fluid pass rusher in open space, but he needs to show the ability to disengage when a blocker gets on him.
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Linebacker Thaddeus Gibson was the man of the hour at this morning's Ohio State pro day. Very much looking the part, Gibson shaved one-tenth of a second off his combine 40 time, stopping watches in the low 4.6-second area. Gibson has secured a spot in the third round and could be taken as early as the late part of round two.

Getting back to the Ohio State workout from earlier today. The accolades continue to pile up for Thaddeus Gibson. After his fine 40, Gibson, who lined up at defensive end for the Buckeyes, impressed scouts with another outstanding performance at linebacker.
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Read More: NFL pro day news on Tim Tebow, Sam Bradford, more - NFL - SI.com
 
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Ohio State's Thaddeus Gibson gives solid performance at pro day workouts
By Tony Grossi
March 13, 2010

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Ohio State defensive end Thaddeus Gibson, shown working out last month, was impressive on Friday during this workout for NFL scouts.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Thaddeus Gibson was the Buckeyes player most of the 29 NFL teams on hand came to see at Ohio State's pro day workouts Friday. He did not disappoint.

The Pittsburgh Steelers were the most visibly interested. They were in full force, with Kevin Colbert, VP of football operations, leading a contingent that included defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and two other coaches.

As if sensing their presence, Gibson, of Euclid, entered the Woody Hayes Athletic Center wearing black sweat pants, a gold hoodie sweat shirt and black-and-gold shoes. He was determined to improve his draft stock by showing he can handle the demanding outside linebacker position in a 3-4 defense, and he did.

"He did good. Definitely helped himself," said one scout.

Gibson said he believed his two 40-yard dashes were in the 4.5s, but the scout later said a more accurate clocking was in the low 4.6s. That was impressive enough. He also was very good in the linebacker drills with everyone watching closely, including OSU coach Jim Tressel.

"I felt the jitters. But I think I had a pretty good day," Gibson said. "That was the biggest thing, could I play outside linebacker? There's no doubt in my mind. I'm sure there's no doubt in [NFL coaches'] minds that I can do it."

Gibson is projected to go in the second or third round by most draft scout services.
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Ohio State's Thaddeus Gibson gives solid performance at pro day workouts | cleveland.com
After running a disappointing 4.71 forty at the NFL Combine, Thaddeus Gibson came into the Pro Day wanting to significantly improve that number?and he did. His run was followed by ?oohs? and ?ahs? from the scouts and players alike. His time? A blistering 4.51. Of course, others had him around the 4.56 mark, but that is still a tremendous improvement running on the same type of surface that he ran on at the Combine. He said he heard "real good things" after the combine, and today didn't do anything but help him. Gibson mentioned that the Saints pulled him aside today and talked to him, as did the Steelers. He is set to graduate following spring quarter.
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OSU: Gibson improves stock at Pro Day
Published: Friday, March 12, 2010
By John Kampf
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COLUMBUS ? Comfort might not mean everything ? but it means a lot.

A few weeks after struggling through the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, Ohio State defensive end Thaddeus Gibson took advantage of pro day at the cozy confines of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to improve his draft stock.

Gibson, a Euclid product, said he ran somewhere between 4.51 and 4.57 in his two 40-yard dashes in front of a slew of NFL coaches, a vast improvement over the 4.72 he ran at the NFL combine a few weeks back

To a man, each player who emerged from the workouts and was asked which teammate had the best day, brought up Gibson?s name.

?Thaddeus looked good,? senior defensive lineman Robert Rose said. ?Thaddeus always looks good.?

There was no official timing device at OSU?s pro day like there was in Indianapolis. But there is little doubt that Gibson?s improvement in the 40 could push him from a projected second- or third-round pick to a possible first-round selection.

?Oh, I hope so,? Gibson said. ?I won?t know until April 22. ?Til that point, I?ve got to keep working and keep dreaming.?

Shortly before 10:30 a.m., Gibson emerged from the locker-room area wearing a gold hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and black-and-gold shoes. Ironically, the most heavily represented team at Friday?s workouts was the team that wears those colors ? the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh?s contingent included defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, General Manager Kevin Colbert and a pair of scouts who conducted the linebacker drills in which Gibson participated.

Gibson called his wardrobe choice coincidental, but added, ?If they liked it, I love it.?

Pittsburgh owns the 18th pick in the first round. Gibson?s performance Friday could show the Steelers ? or another team ? that he his versatile enough to play in a 3-4 defense as an outside linebacker or in a 4-3 defense as an end.

?Teams in a 3-4 defense, I?m versatile enough to be a defensive end or a linebacker in that scheme,? he said. ?I?m open to do whatever they want me to do. If it?s punting the ball, kicking the ball or catching the ball, I?ll do it.?
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OSU: Gibson improves stock at Pro Day - The News-Herald Sports : Breaking news coverage for Northern Ohio
Thaddeus Gibson (DE, 6-2, 243) ran 4.59 and 4.58 in the 40-yard-dash and 11.53 in the 60-yard shuttle. Gibson stayed on his results from the combine for the rest of the drills.
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Thaddeus Gibson on the rise
Ohio State outside linebacker impressing NFL teams
Aaron Wilson
March 17, 2010

Ohio State hybrid pass rusher Thaddeus Gibson is determined to prove that he'll make a smooth transition as a full-time outside linebacker in the NFL.

His goal is to be a three-down linebacker.

And the New England Patriots plan to look into possibility Thursday during a private workout, according to a source close to the Buckeyes' program.

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns have scheduled a visit with Gibson for April 1.

He has previously visited the Buffalo Bills.

According to league sources, Gibson is expected to be drafted as high as the second round.

Gibson primarily played defensive end at Ohio State, but the 6-foot-2, 243-pounder played linebacker in high school.

Last season, he was named second-team All-Big Ten Conference as he led the Buckeyes with 13 tackles for losses and ranked second on the team with four sacks.

He also forced two fumbles, recovered two fumbles and intercepted one pass.

"Thaddeus is a football player who's also a good athlete," Gibson's agent, Brad Cicala, told National Football Post. "His drills were impeccable at the combine and at his Pro Day. He can really play in coverage and rush the passer.

"He can do it all. I think he's a a great football player, and he's going to prove that. I've had three teams tell me they don't think he'll be there when they're on the clock."

The Pittsburgh Steelers displayed a lot of interest in Gibson at his Pro Day workout where he ran the 40-yard dash in the low 4.6 range. Steelers vice president of football operations Kevin Colbert and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau attended the workout.

Gibson is looking forward to playing linebacker in the NFL.

"It's truly the position I love the most," Gibson said during the NFL scouting combine. "I'm excited to hear the talk about me going back to linebacker, honestly, but I don't mind playing defensive end, either. I'm just excited about the opportunity and ready to go."
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Thaddeus Gibson on the rise | National Football Post
 
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Source: Thaddeus Gibson visits Saints
Ohio State outside linebacker meets with team officials
Aaron Wilson
April 07, 2010

Ohio State outside linebacker Thaddeus Gibson completed a visit with the New Orleans Saints today, according to a source close to the program with knowledge of the situation.

Gibson has previously conducted a private workout for the New England Patriots and visited the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills.

According to league sources, Gibson is expected to be drafted as high as the second round.

Gibson primarily played defensive end at Ohio State, but the 6-foot-2, 243-pounder played linebacker in high school.

Last season, he was named second-team All-Big Ten Conference as he led the Buckeyes with 13 tackles for losses and ranked second on the team with four sacks.

He also forced two fumbles, recovered two fumbles and intercepted one pass.

The Pittsburgh Steelers displayed a lot of interest in Gibson at his Pro Day workout where he ran the 40-yard dash in the low 4.6 range. Steelers vice president of football operations Kevin Colbert and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau attended the workout.

Gibson is looking forward to playing linebacker in the NFL.

"It's truly the position I love the most," Gibson said during the NFL scouting combine. "I'm excited to hear the talk about me going back to linebacker, honestly, but I don't mind playing defensive end, either. I'm just excited about the opportunity and ready to go."
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Source: Thaddeus Gibson visits Saints | National Football Post
 
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Article published April 18, 2010
'Tweener' label hangs over Gibson
By MATT MARKEY
BLADE SPORTS WRITER

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Defensive end Thaddeus Gibson led the Buckeyes with 13 tackles-for-loss last year.
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Thaddeus Gibson is leaving five-time Big Ten defending champion Ohio State a year early, eager to pursue an NFL career.

Gibson, an All-Big Ten defensive end, led the Rose Bowl champions in tackles-for-loss last season with 13. Quick and athletic, Gibson created matchup problems for slower offensive linemen.

The 6-foot-2, 248 pounder from Euclid, Ohio, started 23 games in his career and had 10 sacks. Considered by most too small to play defensive end in the NFL, Gibson hopes his performance at Ohio State's recent pro day and at a number of private workouts with NFL teams will convince the pros that he isn't a "tweener" and will be able to play outside linebacker in the NFL.

"I enjoy doing both," Gibson said about his position preference. "With these NFL defenses, versatile defensive ends and outside linebackers are the key. But I'm open - whatever it is they want me to do, I'll do it. Punting the ball, kicking the ball, catching the ball - I'll do it."

Besides the 25 teams represented at the OSU pro day, where the Pittsburgh Steelers showed the most interest in his skills, Gibson has also had private workouts with New Orleans, Cleveland, Buffalo, and New England. Gibson is represented by Columbus-based agent Brad Cicala, who also represents former Buckeyes Bam Childress, Justin Zwick, David Patterson, Lydell Ross, Antonio Smith, and Roy Hall.

"All of his characteristics show me that Thad will be successful in the NFL, due to his drive and work ethic," Cicala said. "All of the work he did to get himself ready for the draft will pay dividends."
Most projections show Gibson being chosen between rounds two and four of the draft. He said he is relieved to have all of the testing, scrutiny, interviews, and workouts completed and is anxious for draft day to arrive.

"I'm very happy it's all behind me now, and just waiting to see what's next, and looking forward to the next opportunity," Gibson said. "You have a lot of eyes on you in this process."
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Scout.com: 2010 NFL Draft - 5th Round Talents

Peter Fiutak has him as a ffth round talend with a second round projection...I dunno jut saw it on front page of scout.

133. Thaddeus Gibson, OLB Ohio State 6-2, 243
With a great frame and the perfect look, he has the appearance of a next-level linebacker, even though he has defensive end skills. A veteran who has been through it all, he has great athleticism and could be a natural in several spot. Very quick, he led all defensive ends at the Combine in the cone drill and blazed through the shuttle drills, and the 32 reps on the bench were terrific. However, his skills don’t necessarily translate to the field and he isn’t an elite pass rusher and there might be a concern of a Vernon Gholston tag (looks the part but can’t play).
CFN Projection: Second Round
 
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Detroit station yesterday (97.1 the ticket) talking about Gibson being takenby the Lions. Seems the Lions are talking about a "sleeper" at linebacker that they are in love with, but won't say who it is. Gibson fits the "sleeper" tag, only because on a national level, no one is talking about him before the 5th or 6th round.

I just wish Gholston would go somewhere and get a fresh start and stop all the talk of him being a bust. It's dirtying the other players!
 
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