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Deonte Gibson NFL Draft Scouting Report

Gibson's a tweener, but if he can make the transition to OLB, he has a shot to stick

Dean Lowry on one side. Deonte Gibson on the other. That's a matchup nightmare, and that's what Northwestern had last year during a historic campaign for its defense. A guy with a powerful upper body and good burst, Gibson was at times the superior of the two players. A phenomenal performance at Wisconsin earned him Co-Defensive Player of the Week in the Big Ten.

The biggest thing working against Gibson is his position at the next level.