Gholston gets off the ball very quickly, which allows him to effectively rush the passer.  

Known Injuries: Broken hand in 2005.


Combine / Workout Assessment: COMING SOON

Analysis: If a team is looking to add an immediate impact player to their pass rush, Vernon is the guy they will target, which is exactly why he is not expected to make it out of the top 15. Gholston is one of an increasing number of hybrid defensive ends who can also stand up and play outside linebacker if called upon. That type of flexibility will make him an attractive candidate to teams regardless of their base defense. However, the fact that he has struggled stopping the run at times and questions about his consistently do raise some minor red flags.