Scouting Journals for Isaiah Gibson

Big EDGE prospect who creates a mismatch with his combination of rare physical traits, athleticism and power. Measured in at 6-foot-3.25, 263 pounds at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season, but looks to have trimmed down significantly as a senior. Has elite length and a big frame, sporting 35-inch arms and 10.5 hands. Runs well in the combine setting. Translates his physical ability over to the field while playing top competition on Friday nights. Highly disruptive and productive working as a defensive end at his high school, oftentimes lining up as a standup pass rusher. Finished his junior season with 17 sacks. Converts speed to power with ease. Knifes through the offensive line as a straight line rusher. Fights through blocks. Shows the ability to beat double teams and finish with sacks. Has truly elite closing speed and is a violent finisher. Play speed and effort level allows him to make jaw-dropping plays in pursuit. Uses his length to corral ball carriers, sometimes with just one hand. Able to generate sacks that some others can’t due to his power and finishing ability. Also projects as a high-end edge setter due to his size and strength. Also plays basketball, showing his athleticism as a rim protector and dunker. Will need to continue honing his technical skill set as a pass rusher, adding moves to his repertoire. Winning more with his physical traits and effort at this stage. Ultimate size and positional fit is a bit ambiguous due to his fluctuating weight. Has a highly projectable skill set that points to an NFL future and the upside of being an early round pick.

Isaiah Gibson is one of the freakier prospects along the defensive front in the 2025 cycle. The Warner Robins (Ga.) High product measured in at the On3 Elite Series at 6-foot-3.25, 263 pounds with 35-inch arms and close to a 7-foot-2 wing-span. Gibson is a top shelf athlete at that size, running in the 4.7’s at Under Armour’s Atlanta camp. The high-end physical traits show up on the field, where the Georgia pledge lines up as a jumbo pass rusher. Though he figures to have competition as the top EDGE prospect in the cycle, Gibson could continue to make a strong case with improved consistency as a senior.