Erik Gibson:
Strengths:
· Big bodied, physical receiver. 6’2” 195 on Rivals
· Great ball skills. Consistently high-points the ball and wins 1v1 battles down the field. Does an excellent job of using his frame to box out defensive backs, then going up and getting the ball
· Downfield threat
· Run blocking. Punishing run blocker that showed effort and willingness to block on the edge
Weaknesses:
· Speed. Not as quick as say Bateman or Manns
· Defined route running. Most of the routes shown were fades and slants, so he’ll need to be able to become a savvy route runner, especially since he’s not extremely quick
Gibson’s style of play reminded me of Laquon Treadwell. While he isn’t exactly a burner, he’s a big bodied receiver that utilizes his frame well to win 1v1 battles, especially down the field. Also, I enjoyed his willingness to block on the edge since that is rarely seen from wide receivers. The Gophers have lacked down the field threats in recent years, so I believe he’ll be a starter down the road. He may see playing time next year, depending on how quickly he comes along.
Strengths:
· Big bodied, physical receiver. 6’2” 195 on Rivals
· Great ball skills. Consistently high-points the ball and wins 1v1 battles down the field. Does an excellent job of using his frame to box out defensive backs, then going up and getting the ball
· Downfield threat
· Run blocking. Punishing run blocker that showed effort and willingness to block on the edge
Weaknesses:
· Speed. Not as quick as say Bateman or Manns
· Defined route running. Most of the routes shown were fades and slants, so he’ll need to be able to become a savvy route runner, especially since he’s not extremely quick
Gibson’s style of play reminded me of Laquon Treadwell. While he isn’t exactly a burner, he’s a big bodied receiver that utilizes his frame well to win 1v1 battles, especially down the field. Also, I enjoyed his willingness to block on the edge since that is rarely seen from wide receivers. The Gophers have lacked down the field threats in recent years, so I believe he’ll be a starter down the road. He may see playing time next year, depending on how quickly he comes along.
