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Buccaneers: Reviewing the 2013 Draft Class

By Alan Schechter

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Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston (92) takes the field prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston (92) takes the field prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 4, Pick 2: William Gholston

26 picks later, Dominik selected William Gholston. Coming into the league, his scouting report talked about the fact that although he has the size of an NFL starter, he needs to figure out to disengage with his hands. In other words, his ability to come off of blocks to make plays was less than desirable.

To his credit, Gholston has worked his way up from depth chart status to starter, starting 14 games this past season. But has he been more than a role player? The numbers say no. He has never put up more than 67 tackles in a season, and he has never put up more than 3.5 sacks in a season.

The 3.5 sacks occurred last year. Could he be in the middle of an ascent? Sure. With guys like Robert Ayers, Noah Spence, and Gerald McCoy lined up next to him, it is certainly possible. Those players garner a lot of attention, giving Gholston room to roam and make plays.

But to evaluate him as a member of this class, we have to evaluate him on what he has done. His career evaluation will include more, but this is over the first four years.

Grade: C-

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