Eric Gordon "steals the show" at MSU's Pro Day

by CLF on Mar 21, 2011 4:55 PM EDT

So he's only 5'11", 225lbs.... but the kid is fast and explosive. I see Special team and back up OLB written all over this kid... and we all know our coverage (though improved) unit could use a bit more talent.

Gordon, a four-year starter for the Spartans, stole the show.

He posted a remarkable 40.5-inch vertical jump.

He benched pressed 225 pounds 25 times.

He ran the 40-yard dash under 4.6 seconds twice (4.57, 4.55).

He ran the 60-yard shuttle drill in an impressive 11.3 seconds

He also showed well in the position drills.

"I really needed to test well here," said Gordon, who was not invited to the Combine in Indianapolis. "This was my opportunity to go out and show what I can do. I think I did pretty good, but I know I can do better."

From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20110317/SPORTS0101/103170346/Undersized-Spartan-Eric-Gordon-has-big-talent#ixzz1HGlMx4ko

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He's interesting.

by coolbreeze42 on Mar 21, 2011 5:09 PM EDT reply actions

He could be a real solid developmental prospect.

Certainly seems to have the explosiveness for ST and has the range we need at OLB (probably WLB). Depending on if we keep Follet, Isiah, and Palmer – we have some real ST aces on ST. We also have Campbell to keep in mind, as he’s faster than Gordon and has been developing in our system for a year now…so if it means either keeping Caleb and not taking Gordon (or visa versa), I may be apt to keep Caleb.

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by rames on Mar 21, 2011 5:32 PM EDT reply actions

Gordon comes from my hometown in TC : )

by msivits on Mar 21, 2011 6:25 PM EDT reply actions

he'd definately be a hometown favorite

the TC area is a MSU haven, with several of the local TV stations dominated by MSU alum’s. The coverage would be huge and the fanbase for the Lions in Northern Michigan would explode. I watched Gordon in high school, and he has developed nicely at State. I think he’ll be available as an UFA though. I’d rather keep Caleb who has been in the system and could play safety if absolutely needed (did it at Army).

by Detroitfantc on Mar 22, 2011 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions

I like him. He shows and alot of heart an instincts for the game

two quailities that should not be over looked.

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by JCruize on Mar 21, 2011 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

So he had a good workout

I don’t follow MSU whats he like on gameday?

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by The Profiler on Mar 21, 2011 7:39 PM EDT reply actions

he's MSU's second best LB behind Greg Jones started every game since sophmore year (I think)

decent pass rusher, decent in coverage, doesn’t miss a lot of tackles covers ground well, he doesnt steal the show but also doesnt make many mistakes

I’ve seen a lot of MSU football… but i am by no means a scout

by jonathan.onne on Mar 21, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Sounds intreging

as depth at least have to look into it more I guess.

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by The Profiler on Mar 21, 2011 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

6-7 rounder...

Bottom end of the roster.

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by CLF on Mar 22, 2011 7:18 AM EDT up reply actions

He's isn't a blazer...

Got good size though.

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by Hyperion Ecta on Mar 21, 2011 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

Eh.

Decent UDFA prospect. Definitely not draftable with our picks.

by Mavyrk on Mar 21, 2011 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

I'm of the opinion that the Lions will be moving around in the draft...

therefore picking up at least 1 7th round pick.

Motown313-"spending a first rounder on the next Jared Devries doesn’t seem like a good gameplan."

by CLF on Mar 22, 2011 7:19 AM EDT up reply actions

I don't even think I'd be comfortable with a seventh on him.

But it’s a possibility.

by Mavyrk on Mar 22, 2011 8:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Undrafted then...

Doesn’t matter to me.

Motown313-"spending a first rounder on the next Jared Devries doesn’t seem like a good gameplan."

by CLF on Mar 22, 2011 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions

+1 Mavryk

I wanted to say that but you beat me to it.

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by M10 LIONS FAN on Mar 21, 2011 11:59 PM EDT reply actions

I think he'd be a steal...

in the 7th. The kid has football instincts. He’s always in the play. He has what Ernie Sims lacked. I’m gonna be pissed if someone grabs him as a UFA. I was pissed last year when Indy picked up Blair White. Blair White has drive and football instincts. Those are things you CAN’T teach. NFL guys call them the “intangibles”

by Alowicious on Mar 22, 2011 2:39 PM EDT reply actions

I went to MSU

and I watched this guy a lot. He was everywhere, a total tackling machine. I’ll admit, I was surprised by his athleticism, but the guy is a worker and a leader. He always reminded me of James Farrior on the Steelers – solid guy who knows the game, never misses an assignment, and leads by example. He’d be a good guy to have on any team, in my opinion.

by JDSpartan on Mar 22, 2011 2:59 PM EDT reply actions