DT / Kentucky
Tavion Gadson
Kentucky · Sr · 2026 film
One Liner
4yr Sr/2yr strt -- gd ht/wt/lgth -- mtr, aggr, toughs, phys, rn def -- ps rsh mves, dbl tm, shed, get off, flex -- cmpets/upgrds NT3/4 yr1; cmpets NT2 yr2;
Summary
Aligned at DT for KYUN; gd ht/wt/lgth/AA; -- rare mtr, flying around, making tkls in open fld; vgd aggr/toughs w gd active/aggr hands in ps rsh; gd holding POA w gd rn def and abv avg shed to make TFLs; gd close and vgd phys; beats guys by playing through the whistle and not giving up on any plays; -- needs to improve ps rush mves and ablty to win one on ones; avg vs dbl tm struggles to shed/gets pushed around; avg get off/intial qks; plays vry high w avg flex/hips and struggles w avg COD; --cmpets/upgrds Carter NT3/4 yr1; cmpets NT2 yr2;
Vision
cmpets/upgrds Carter NT3/4 yr1; rare mtr; vgd aggr/toughs; gd active hands w abv avg ps rsh; vgd phys; Needs to improve ps rsh mves/ablty to win one on ones; avg vs dbl, struggles to shed; avg inital qks; cmpets NT2 yr2;
Trait grades
Critical factors
| Sz | 6 |
|---|---|
| AA | 6 |
| Str | 6 |
| Inst | 6 |
| Prod | — |
| Ftbl IQ | — |
| Lgth | 6 |
| Ply Spd | 5 |
| Toughs | 7 |
| Dur | — |
| Cmpet | 6 |
Position specifics
| Get off/1st stp expl | 4 |
|---|---|
| POA | 6 |
| Run Defense | 6 |
| UOH/Shed | 5 |
| Vs Dbl/Anchor | 4 |
| Pass Rush | 5 |
| Range/Close | 6 |
| Temperament/Mtr | 8 |
| Lev/Flex/Hips | 4 |
| Tkling | 6 |
Games evaluated
| Opponent / season as recorded | Game mark |
|---|---|
| '26 OHYO | - |
| '26 ALUN | + |
| '26 TXAM | = |
+ Positive · = Neutral · − Negative. Opponent abbreviations and seasons are preserved from the notes.