'11 CA DE/OLB Jason Gibson (Cal Verbal

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Weakside Defensive End/OLB
Gardena CA Junipero Serra HS

Ht: 6-3
Wt: 212
40: 4.6
Bench: 275
Squat: 465
GPA: 3.4
Test:

STATS
'09: 98 Tackles, 17 Sacks, 2 Fumbles Recovered, 1 Fumble Caused
'08: 67 Tackles, 10 Sacks

RANKING
Rivals: , #7 WDE Rating 5.8, National #143, Rivals 250
Scout: , #6 OLB
ESPN: , #6 OLB, Grade 80, National #130, ESPN 150

OFFERS
Arizona
Arizona St
Cal
Florida
Miami
Notre Dame
Oregon
Oregon St
Southern Cal
Stanford
UCLA
Washington
Washington St

ND RECRUITER: Mike Denbrock

DECISION SCHEDULE:

 

[BGIF]

ISD reports an ND offer. Kelly keeps pushing.

It's trite but he will be tough to pull out of California. Even before Southern Cal lost scholarships, Gibson liked CAL.

 

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Rivals Scouting Report

by Barry Every

On the Hoof: Gibson definitely looks the part of a hybrid linebacker/defensive end, tall and lean but not quite big enough to be an every-down lineman. ...
Needs Improvement: Gibson is undersized to project as a defensive end and has not played linebacker. Can he add enough weight and play with better leverage at the point of attack? If he projects as a linebacker he will need to play in space and work on his hips and backpedal.
Most Impressive: If he can play linebacker with his the ideal size and length, then look for him to be cross-trained at both strongside and weakside linebacker. He has excellent straight-ahead speed and should be a serious pass-rushing threat. Gibson also has the ability to go sideline to sideline to make defensive stops.
Conclusion: He most likely will need to redshirt while he is converted from defensive end to linebacker. He also will be getting looks on all the coverage teams because this kid can fly and is not afraid of contact. ...

 

[BGIF]

Brian Smith ISD mentions today that Gibson has an Irish offer. ISD reported an ND offer to Gibson last month but nobody else seems to be aware of it. Blue & Gold still lists him as an ND prospect. Rivals, Scout, and ESPN don't list any ND involvement.

His ESPN profile notes:

Gibson may be a tweener outside linebacker/defensive end but this guy is very athletic, explosive and a natural pass-rusher who could make a difference at the next level. Tall, very well-built and put-together for a projected outside linebacker.

 

[jason_h537]

Cal bound

Cal is putting a surprising class together

 

[irishfan]

Cal bound

Cal is putting a surprising class together

think they got todd barr today too. another good defensive class for them.

 

[jason_h537]

i really liked todd barr but he didnt fit the 3-4, he is gonna be a stud.

 

[DomerBoy]

I can't believe he wants to play for that cheater Tedford. Horrible coach but the guy gets players.