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Stephon Gilmore | Defensive Back

Team: Buffalo Bills
Age / DOB:  (22) / 9/19/1990
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 190
College: South Carolina
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Bills CB Stephon Gilmore allowed just a 53.5 completion percentage over the final 11 games of his rookie 2012 season.
Gilmore was welcomed to the NFL rudely by the likes of Mark Sanchez, Brandon Weeden, and Alex Smith, but he improved his play dramatically from Week 6 on. Gilmore surrendered three touchdowns in the early going, but he kept opposing receivers off the score sheet for 11 straight contests to close out the year. His only problem was that he was called for too many penalties (13), though some were very ticky-tack. The Bills routinely called on Gilmore to shadow opposing No. 1 receivers. He has one side of the field locked down, but the Bills need someone to step up on the opposite side. Apr 20 - 5:24 PM
Source: Pro Football Focus

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Stephon Gilmore - DB - Bills

Bills CB Stephon Gilmore is working to reclaim his physical edge after Sunday's Week 1 drubbing by the Jets.

Coach Chan Gailey characterized Gilmore's play as "a little soft" and "tentative" in the opener. "He has shown to be a much more physical and much more dominant force in one-on-one coverage than he did (Sunday). I think he’ll learn from this and become a better football player. He’s got all the tools." Expect receivers in Gilmore's coverage to see a lot of targets this season, as opposing QBs look pick on the rookie cornerback.
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 10:37:00 AM
Stephon Gilmore - DB - Bills

First-round pick Stephon Gilmore has reportedly looked "like a seasoned vet already locking down a starting job" as the Bills' starting right corner.

Per SI.com camp observer Don Banks, Gilmore's impressive practices have led to a number of Bills veterans "bring(ing) up his name, unprompted, as an obvious standout." Banks went so far as to suggest Buffalo has its "Darrelle Revis." Observed Stevie Johnson, "Everything I see in Revis, I see in Gilmore. ... He's definitely going to be a shutdown corner. You definitely can tell."
Source: SI.com
Fri, Aug 3, 2012 03:20:00 PM
Stephon Gilmore - DB - Bills

Coach Chan Gailey reiterated that first-round CB Stephon Gilmore did an "excellent job" during offseason workouts.

Gilmore will start as another playmaker in a potentially explosive Bills defense. "Everything that we have asked him to do, to pick up, to adjust to, he has handled it so well," Gailey said. "He is very mature beyond his years." Gilmore had four interceptions and 11 pass breakups as a junior at South Carolina last season.
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Thu, Jul 5, 2012 10:00:00 AM
Stephon Gilmore - DB - Bills

No. 10 pick Stephon Gilmore took the "majority" of the No. 1 cornerback snaps in the Bills' offseason program.

BuffaloBills.com confirms the obvious that Gilmore will likely open the year as the Bills' starting right corner. Aaron Williams and Terrence McGee will compete for the other starting spot.
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 10:07:00 AM
Stephon Gilmore - DB - Bills

Bills signed rookie CB Stephon Gilmore, the No. 10 overall pick, to a four-year contract.

He's the second top-ten pick to sign, joining Panthers WLB Luke Kuechly. Gilmore turned heads with one of the most impressive rookie camps across the league, and the Bills envision him as a matchup problem for Aaron Hernandez and perhaps even Rob Gronkowski in the AFC East. Gilmore will be a Week 1 starter at RCB. Aaron Williams and Terrence McGee are competing on the left.
Source: Tim Graham on Twitter
Thu, May 17, 2012 09:24:00 AM
Stephon Gilmore - DB - Bills

Coach Chan Gailey praised No. 10 pick Stephon Gilmore at the conclusion of the Bills' rookie minicamp.

"He is a big, long corner that can run and has a great feel for the game," Gailey said. "He did a very good job during the weekend." Gilmore picked off three passes across four practices, and drew notice as one of the most impressive rookie camp performers from ESPN's John Clayton. Gilmore will be one of the league's more heavily relied on rookies in 2012.
Source: Buffalo News
Mon, May 14, 2012 11:43:00 AM
Stephon Gilmore - DB - Bills

ESPN's John Clayton reported on SportsCenter Sunday that Bills first-round pick Stephon Gilmore was one of the most impressive rookies at rookie camps around the league.

Per Clayton, Gilmore had an interception at almost every practice while starring at right cornerback. Clayton also mentioned that the Bills have designs on using Gilmore to cover tight ends like Aaron Hernandez in the AFC East. Rookie minicamp practice reports aren't necessarily indicative of future success, but Gilmore has star potential and will play a huge role in his first season.
Sun, May 13, 2012 03:40:00 PM
Stephon Gilmore - DB - Bills

Bills GM Buddy Nix believes No. 10 pick CB Stephon Gilmore is capable of covering bigger tight ends.

Specifically, New England's Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. "We would like to be able to match up against those two guys," Nix said. "It’s a lot harder for them against these bigger corners. Yes, we think (Gilmore) can do that." Gilmore's first brush with Gronk and Hernandez will come in Week 4.
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Tue, May 1, 2012 11:32:00 AM
Stephon Gilmore - DB - Bills

Bills GM Buddy Nix confirmed that No. 10 overall pick CB Stephon Gilmore will get a chance to start as a rookie.

"We're gonna go through OTAs, we'll go through camp," said Nix, "but he is definitely gonna get the opportunity." Gilmore started 40 games in the SEC, so he should be NFL-ready as competition for Terrence McGee and Drayon Florence.
Source: WGR 550 Buffalo
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 12:14:00 PM
Stephon Gilmore - DB - Bills

Bills selected South Carolina CB Stephon Gilmore with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft.

Initially viewed as a fringe first-round prospect, Gilmore ends up being the first Gamecock off the board ahead of more heralded teammates Melvin Ingram and Alshon Jeffery. A three-year starter, Gilmore packs an intriguing combination of size and speed, and comes into the NFL with a stellar reputation. A stout 6-foot 1/2, 190 pounds for a cornerback, he ran a 4.44 40 at the Combine. He should be an immediate starter for a Bills team that struggled with injury and ineffectiveness in its cornerback corps last season. His selection is bad news for Terrence McGee and worse news for Leodis McKelvin.
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 08:59:00 PM
Stephon Gilmore - DB - Bills

NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora confirms the Lions are "legitimately pursuing options to trade up" in the draft.

Whereas ESPN's John Clayton reported the Lions were targeting Alabama S Mark Barron, LaCanfora suspects South Carolina CB Stephon Gilmore is the player "they really like." It's entirely possible the Lions are smitten with both defensive backs (and perhaps an offensive lineman), offering more flexibility if they do pull the trigger on a trade.
Related: Lions
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 04:29:00 PM
Stephon Gilmore - DB - Bills

According to the Charlotte Observer, the Panthers don't view South Carolina CB Stephon Gilmore as a top-10 pick.

Gilmore has been popularly "mocked" to the Panthers at No. 9 overall, but they're not on board with his late rise if the sources of beat writer Joe Person and columnist Scott Fowler check out. Per the Observer, "indications are" local star DE Quinton Coples could be the pick unless Oklahoma State WR Justin Blackmon "falls into their laps."
Related: Panthers
Source: Charlotte Observer
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 02:37:00 PM
Stephon Gilmore - DB - Bills

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch passes along word that "several teams" have similar draft grades on Stephon Gilmore and Morris Claiborne.

A recent NFL Network report even stated that the Jaguars, in particular, have Gilmore graded higher than Claiborne. NFL scouts don't seem to be as high on Gilmore, but front-office types and strict film watchers seem to love him. He could go as early as fifth to the Buccaneers, if the Vikings take Claiborne at No. 3. We don't see Gilmore sliding out of the top 10-12 selections.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 06:23:00 AM
Stephon Gilmore - DB - Bills

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, some NFL scouts believe South Carolina CB Stephon Gilmore "could be the Dontari Poe of the secondary" as a defender whose measurables don't match his on-field play.

Gilmore is a long, pretty-looking cornerback at 6-foot-1, 190 with 4.4-flat wheels, but he gave up a lot of receptions in the SEC and didn't always maximize his ability. NFL scouts don't make draft-room decisions, of course, and league executives are high enough on Gilmore that he seems destined for the top 10.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Mon, Apr 23, 2012 03:51:00 PM

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