Greg Gaines, the Washington DT, sits at No. 145 on the consensus board across 1 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 20% elite, 50% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He plays with a strong anchor in general, but his proclivity for ending up on the ground will not endear him to defensive line coaches.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Stubby, high-motor interior defender whose tape can fluctuate from play to play.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Gaines is a short-arm defender with average hand usage but can time up the snap often enough to create early advantages from time to time.”
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“…Stubby, high-motor interior defender whose tape can fluctuate from play to play. Gaines is a short-arm defender with average hand usage but can time up the snap often enough to create early advantages from time to time. He plays with a strong anchor in general, but his proclivity for ending up on the ground will not endear him to defensive line coaches. His effort and strength make him a Day 3 rotational 4-3 nose.…”
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