Gamecocks’ cornerback Stephon Gilmore has the size to compete in the NFL, but will a team be willing to pick him in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft?
Stephon Gilmore, NFL Draft 2012: Viewed As Good, Not Elite Corner
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Read Article >Stephon Gilmore, NFL Draft 2012: Broncos Could Have Eye On South Carolina CB
Gilmore does bring some pretty strong credentials. First off, he has some decent size, something that more and more defensive coordinators are looking for. At 6-foo-1, 190 pounds he’s one of the bigger corner backs available. He was also a three-year starter at South Carolina, often covered his opponent’s top receiver and posted a career-high four interceptions in 2011. He was considered an instrumental part of a Gamecocks defense that allowed just 18.4 points per game (11th best in the country).
For more on Gilmore, be sure to check out South Carolina blog Garnet and Black Attack. Be sure to check out the latest at SB Nation’s NFL Draft hub.
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