Grade
?5.41 SEC
Top Performer18 REPS
Top Performer22.5 INCH
Top Performer86.0 INCH
Top Performer8.67 SEC
Top Performer5.42 SEC
Top Performer
- 6'4" Height
- 308LBS. Weight
Overview
Few players can make the claim that they played as many positions during their collegiate career as they have letters in their first and last names combined, but Gay could be the exception. A defensive tackle his first two seasons, Gay switched to offensive guard in 2006 and went on to start the next three years alternating between every offensive line position with the exception of center.
A 10-game starter at right guard in 2006, Gay primarily played right tackle as a junior, but also started one game at left guard and five at left tackle due to an injury to top 10 prospect Jason Smith. Gay's versatility was once again put to the test in 2008, when he primarily started at right tackle but was moved as needed.
Gay lacks Smith's athleticism and upside, but on the second day of the draft the two-time honorable mention All-Big 12 pick's versatility and durability is sure to earn him consideration. Had an arm span of 33 1/2 inches and a hand span of 10 1/2 inches at the combine.
Analysis
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| Grade | Title | Draft (Round) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96-100 | Future Hall of Famer | Top Pick | A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played |
| 85-95 | Immediate Starter | 1st | An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter). |
| 70-84 | Eventual Starter | 2nd-3rd | A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position. |
| 50-69 | Draftable Player | 4th-7th | A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential. |
| 20-49 | Free Agent | UDFA | A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body. |
