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Gaines Adams

Last Updated: March 21st, 2007
Managed By: Jeff West

School
Clemson
Height
6 ' 4.6 "
Weight
258 lbs.
Speed
4.64 ( Combine )

Graduation Year
2007
Birth Date
12/31/1969
Jersey #
93
Current Position
DE
Projected Position
DE
CDS Projected 2007 NFL Draft Round
1
Member Projected 2007 NFL Draft Round
1

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Stats

Season Year GP GS Solo Asst TT TFL Sacks FF FR INTs PD QBH
'03-'04 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
'04-'05 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
'05-'06 12 12 26 19 45 11 8.5 3 --- --- 5 6
'06-'07 13 13 33 18 51 16.5 12.5 2 3 --- 6 10

Overview

Gaines Adams enters the 2006 college football season regarded as one of the best defensive ends in the nation. His combination of speed and strength as well as refined pass rushing moves make him practically impossible to block. Plays the "Bandit" position in the Clemson defense.

Strengths

Gaines Adams is a great pass rusher that gets a good job off the ball and has tremendous agility and pass rushing moves. He understands the intricacies of the position and knows how to use his opponents body position against them. As the "Bandit" he plays all over the field and sometimes drops back into coverage. Very versatile.

Weaknesses

Adams is a little undersized for the defensive end position in the NFL but has the frame to add on some weight. Doesn't always like to play the run preferring to sack the quarterback. That won't cut it at the next level if he wants to play every down.

Projection

Gaines Adams projects very well to the next level with his tremendous versatility. If he is unable to successfully gain weight he could make a stellar 3-4 OLB in the mode of a Shawne Merriman or DeMarcus Ware. Projects to go early in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft.

  

Member Ratings

User: rfehr
Date/Time: 03/29/2007 - 10:52PM CDT
Predicted Round: Round 1

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User: rdoyle
Date/Time: 03/14/2007 - 5:32PM CDT
Predicted Round: Round 1

Very overrated. He probably lacks the ability to cover much ground, and so he'll need a 4-3 system to be successful. He's a good athlete, but he's nothing special against the run and I question how he'll do against great linemen in the NFL.
User: DakotaFootball
Date/Time: 02/27/2007 - 6:13PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 1

he is a round one but im not sure if the Vikings will take him. The Vikings may trade down. This all depends really on wat happens in those first days of free agency
User: wackins
Date/Time: 02/10/2007 - 1:55PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 1

No Comments Submitted
User: gsus8091
Date/Time: 01/31/2007 - 7:28AM CST
Predicted Round: Round 1

Absolutely love him. He is the best pure pass rusher in the draft. Reminds me of a lot life Leonard Little. Pure and unadulterated speed off the edge. He has the power to bull rush smaller tackles and the speed to beat the bigger ones. I love his size at 6'4 and 265 lbs. He also has the frame to add 10-15lbs. Can play either strong or weak side. Most likely will play against the weak, but I think he is better suited to play J. Peppers and L. Little side, the strong side. Gaines is also super athletic. Once he learns the NFL game and gets used to the speed of the game he'll be able to drop back into coverage like Peppers does. He will be a star, had he come out last year he would have been the 2nd DE taken and gone in the top 10, maybe to Detroit, Buffalo, or even Oakland. Gaines Adams will get 8-12 sacks in his rookie year. The NFL prototype DE.
User: SDdirtybird
Date/Time: 01/26/2007 - 9:30PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 1

I would love this gut to end up in Atlanta, they are my team and we need some DE because Abraham is always hurt and Kerney might not re-sign, Adams is the best DE in the draft and would be a huge addition to the Falcons team
User: cwilliams14142001
Date/Time: 01/18/2007 - 10:58PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 1

No Comments Submitted
User: Warriorz319
Date/Time: 01/13/2007 - 9:29PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 1

Adams is a Over Rated Prospect in my Eyes. He is a great Pass Rusher, he just has a knack for getting the QB. But he is Small, not that Strong, dosnet use his hands well as u would like, and foot work gets spotty, tends to get dominated by Bigger stronger Tackles. With the Trend of moving DE's to LB in todays NFL with the Emergence of players like Ware, Lawson, Wimbley, and Merriman he is better suited to be a Stand up OLB, and he has had exspirence Dropping back in coverage at Clemons.
User: RashaanSalaami
Date/Time: 01/11/2007 - 7:39PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 1

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User: trele
Date/Time: 12/9/2006 - 5:49PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 4

over rated
User: gebc1997
Date/Time: 12/8/2006 - 10:32AM CST
Predicted Round: Round 1

No Comments Submitted
User: dgbullock
Date/Time: 12/7/2006 - 3:11PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 1

No Comments Submitted
User: uncle boot knocker
Date/Time: 12/6/2006 - 5:10AM CST
Predicted Round: Round 1

No Comments Submitted

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