Gatewood added to practice squad

by upabob on Nov 19, 2009 9:31 AM EST

With Donovan Woods replacing Arnold Harrison on the active roster, a practice squad spot opened up. Linebacker Curtis Gatewood has filled that spot.

Undrafted out of Vanderbilt in 2008, he was on practice squads in Washington and Kansas City last year. In 2009, he's been with the practice squads in Detroit and Philly. He has appeared in six games with KC last year, with two tackles (corrects an earlier error).

Gatewood led Vandy with seven sacks his senior season. He played defensive end but at 6'-2", 242, was considered too small for the position in the NFL. If anybody can teach him to be an effective linebacker, it's the Steelers.

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Solid player at Vandy...

Should have pretty good upside in the right system. I like the pick up, let’s see what the coaches can do with him.

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by NYSteelersFan4 on Nov 19, 2009 9:37 AM EST reply actions

Just fished up some info on Gatewood

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BIOGRAPHY: Two-year starter at defensive end who totaled 34/7/3.5 as a senior after 49 /8/7 the prior year.

POSITIVES: Undersized college defensive end that projects to outside linebacker at the next level. Quickly gets off the snap, moves well laterally and rarely off his feet. Can bend off the edge, shows speed in every direction and effectively pursues the action from the backside. Strong for his size, shows an array of moves working to get off blocks and plays with excellent pad level. Displays a good head for the ball.

NEGATIVES: Slow shedding blocks and handled point of attack. Disappointed scouts as a senior and did not improve his game.

ANALYSIS: Gatewood is an athletic prospect best making plays up the field. He is best suited as a rush linebacker who stands up over tackle in a 3-4 alignment.

Via SI.com

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by John Stephens on Nov 19, 2009 1:08 PM EST reply actions

Grazie...

..I was wondering who this guy was.

by Marvin, The Paranoid Android on Nov 19, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions

Sorry to be a stickler here

But Espn says he has suited up for games at least twice, I’m assuming in the ST role.

Here are his stats, all two of em.

Thanks for the heads up though, maybe they could make him into something.

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by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Nov 19, 2009 3:36 PM EST reply actions