Jermaine Gresham was drafted in the 1st round by the Cincinnati
Bengals. What Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft said about Gresham:
Gresham, Jermaine Oklahoma 6052 261 4.72
Productive two-and-a-half year starter that caught 66 passes
for 950 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2008. Plays his best in big
games with 8 catches for 82 yards in the Big 12 championship
game along with 8 catches and two touchdowns in the BCS titlegame
against Florida. A hand catcher that can catch the ball in
traffic and in close quarters. Good upfield acceleration after catch.
Can make the first tackler miss at times or run through them.
Lines up in the slot, out wide, and in the traditional tight end area.
Can make the tough over shoulder catch. Can separate in man to
man coverage. Competitive player with explosiveness. Blocks
with good balance. A knee bender that stays on blocks. Plays better
against the best opponents. A match up nightmare for most safeties
and nickel corners. Tore knee ligaments in camp before the 2009
season and did not play in any games. Good functional speed to run
deep routes. Can split cover-two and go up after the ball. Good
body control. More than a one speed player. Knows how to
separate. Finds and sits down in the open area vs. zone coverage.
OSR:5/13. First round. (A-34 3/4, H-9 5/8, BP-20, VJ-35).