Grading System

TONY GILBERT

Position: ILB Class: Sr School: Georgia Conference: SEC Ht., Wt.: 6'0, 258 40 Time: 4.79 Grade: 3.48 Selected by Arizona Cardinals Round 6, pick 37 (210 overall)

BIO: Second-team All-Conference selection who tied for the team lead in tackles with 114, also producing 15 1/2 tackles for loss, 21/2 sacks and breaking up two passes. Junior totals included 99 tackles, two sacks and three passes broken up after 96 tackles the prior season. POSITIVES: Aggressive linebacker best in a straight line. Quick to read or diagnose the play, takes good angles to the action and explosive up the field. Gives top effort, flies around the football and wraps up ball carriers at the point of attack. Disciplined and plays assignment football. NEGATIVES: Not fast getting to the flanks and lacks overall playing speed. Taken out of the action by blocks and slow redirecting. Hesitant making plays when the ball is in the air. ANALYSIS: Offers a large degree of football intelligence, as well as leadership intangibles. May be best on the inside in a three-four alignment where he'll be protected and coverage duties will be kept to a minimum. PROJECTION: Mid Fifth Round Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images