Aggressive, downhill safety prospect who will likely have to shine on special teams to make a roster. Gifford is very physical in man coverage against tight ends underneath but lacks the instincts and cover talent to extend his coverage on the back end. While he’s productive near the line of scrimmage in run support, he will take suspect angles and allow runners to slip through his grasp a little too frequently. Gifford is capable of competing for a role as a core special-teams prospect, provided a team is comfortable with him as a backup box safety.
