Neville Gallimore | DL | Oklahoma
Elevator Pitch
A relentless interior defender with top-notch athletic ability, Gallimore has a high ceiling because of his burst off the snap, his red-hot motor and his active hands. While he’s still a work in progress from a technical standpoint, he has the potential to be a disruptive player at the next level.
Vitals
Height | 6-2
Weight | 304
Strengths
Gallimore tested incredibly well athletically at the Combine, and his numbers are reflective of what he displays on tape.
The Canadian defender fires off the ball with impressive acceleration. His burst coming out of his stance and his dangerous straight-line speed make him a challenge for interior blockers to deal with. He has very good body control for a 300-pound man, as he can change direction well in space and has the agility to catch up to ball-carriers in the open field. He more than backed up those traits in Indianapolis, as he ran a 4.79 40-yard dash with a 1.71 10-yard split.
That athleticism is complemented by a willingness to fight and make a play on every snap. Gallimore hustles hard on a consistent basis and does everything he can to either get to the quarterback or stop the run. He churns his lower body through contact and plays with active hands, working hard to maintain inside leverage. He has shown flashes of quick hands and upside in his pass-rushing technique.
Weaknesses
Though Gallimore has plenty of upside and athleticism, he’s still a developmental prospect to some degree.
Despite his lack of length for an interior defensive lineman, Gallimore can struggle with his pad level at times. He has shown flashes of flexibility, but he still needs to do a better job of sinking his hips and getting his weight underneath him at the point of attack. Those issues can affect his lower-body strength, which could stand to improve regardless of his technical flaws.
Gallimore can be more consistent in regards to his hand usage, as he occasionally fails to re-set his hands and execute counter moves. That aforementioned lack of length is also a bit of an issue: he doesn’t have great height or a long wingspan for an interior defender.
Projection: Top 40
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