DE Porter Gustin USC

JustinNiner · 2017-11-03T15:02:12-07:00

Havent heard of this guy? Well thats because he has been hurt for most of 2017. Recently tried to come back but got shut down after his injury seemed to be nagging him. He had surgery on his toe and USC rushed him back to early. They are currently under scrutiny for it because he should have never been on that field. He is junior but all the drama this year and his injury, he might elect to come out in the draft. Its hard for me to hype up a Trojan but this guy is amazing. I hope he stays under the radar because he has a nasty streak. reminds me of Clay Matthews or the Cowboy. His specialty is run stopping but he has proven to be a very good pass rusher, notching 3 sacks in his first 3 games before getting injured. He could be a serious option at our 2nd round pick or early 3rd, depending on how his injury goes. Hopefully USC sits him out until he is 100% Thoughts? anyone else have a take on this guy?

Nov 3, 2017 at 3:34 PM

adrianlesnar
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Hopefully our SAM backer of the future. Can play all 3 downs.

[ Edited by adrianlesnar on Nov 3, 2017 at 3:34 PM ]

Nov 3, 2017 at 4:05 PM

JustinNiner
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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
Hopefully our SAM backer of the future. Can play all 3 downs.

looks like he would be a pretty good SAM but looks good enough for DE too.

Nov 6, 2017 at 11:33 PM

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Originally posted by JustinNiner:
Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
Hopefully our SAM backer of the future. Can play all 3 downs.

looks like he would be a pretty good SAM but looks good enough for DE too.

Definitely better than our current SAM

Nov 7, 2017 at 11:36 AM

Geeked
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VERY STIFF!!!!

This guy is a mid rounder at best.

Nwosu is a better fit in this defense.

Nothing against Gustin but I think he tops out at very good college LB.

And Gustin is a linebacker, not a defensive end.

[ Edited by Geeked on Nov 7, 2017 at 11:38 AM ]

Nov 7, 2017 at 12:38 PM

adrianlesnar
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Definitely an on ball LB in my eyes, but I disagree in that I think he can be special

Dec 28, 2018 at 12:18 PM

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Not the fastest guy but really good bend around the edge. I think he'd be an intriguing pickup in the 3rd or 4th round. I love everything I've read about his character, work ethic and toughness. I think culture wise he'd be a great fit in the locker room and would also help upgrade the pass rush.