Jare Gaither-OT, Maryland - Dallas Cowboys Forum

Bigdog · 10-02-2006

I was browsering through some draft sites and noticed on some of them that they have this guy as one of the first guy off the board as an OT. I was wondering if any one knows about him. Thanks.

dal0789 · 10-02-2006

Jared Gather you meen lol HES HUGE lol i played agianst him 1 game, the dude is big, ive watched him before at MD games and he can move preety good to, he needs to work on taking a player out of the play more, he likes to block for a few seconds then slow up on the guy for some reason.

boysfanindc · 10-02-2006

The guy is like 6'9" 350lbs, heck of a athlete as he is also a very good round ball player, but is still young and raw. Did not even start the season as a starter.

But he is a guy to watch, has the size and is a great athlete.

CrazyCowboy · 10-02-2006

I am pleasantly surprised at how well our OL is playing.....we may not need the guy--fingers crossed

Bigdog · 10-02-2006

thanks for the information.

aznhalf · 10-02-2006

This kid is one of our only bright spots! Him and our punter. I definately wouldn't be complaining if we picked him up, ability to be a franchise tackle.

RCowboyFan · 10-02-2006

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Originally Posted by dal0789

Jared Gather you meen lol HES HUGE lol i played agianst him 1 game, the dude is big, ive watched him before at MD games and he can move preety good to, he needs to work on taking a player out of the play more, he likes to block for a few seconds then slow up on the guy for some reason.

You played in college or still play in college currently? If so which one if I may ask or I guess which one you played for?

redskins1 · 10-02-2006

jared gaither has alot of work to do,but has great potential..he started out playing basketball,my son played against him in aau ball..my son knocked down a few jumpers in his face,my son was 6ft and jared was about 6.6 in the 9th grade..jared gaither went to eleanor roseavelt high school in maryland,and his team won the state championship when he was in just the 10th grade...just alittle info on him...

BigDInCharlotte · 10-02-2006

That was probably an older article. Prior to this season, he was as good as gone to the NFL after this season. When the starting LT, Stephon Heyer, went down last year (and the TE that attempted to replace him couldn't quite get the job done), Gaither got the nod at LT, and pretty much dominated the top pass rushers in the ACC. This included Kiwanuka from BC, and the number 1 pick in this years draft, Mario Williams.

Coming into this season, the Heyer was almost completely healthy, so Gaither was moved to RT, where he has done a less than stellar job against outmanned opponents (with the exception of playing against WVU, and that wasn't as dominating as he should be). As Maryland fans, we're not sure what the deal is. He was suspended for 2 weeks of camp this year for some violation of rules, but that is still no excuse for not playing hard when you come back.

Alot of us are wondering if he has been listening to too many of his "posse" saying that he is going to be a first round pick this season, regardless of how he plays. If he doesn't get his head straight, he won't even be a first DAY pick.

Hopefully he picks it up now that Maryland is getting into the ACC schedule (starting with a very good Georgia Tech team on Saturday).

dal0789 · 10-02-2006

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Originally Posted by RCowboyFan

You played in college or still play in college currently? If so which one if I may ask or I guess which one you played for?

No in HS He played a few miles from me at a different school Eleanor Rosesvelt lol but i hope to play in college but my chances have gone down since my leg injury

lol

RCowboyFan · 10-02-2006

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Originally Posted by dal0789

No in HS He played a few miles from me at a different school Eleanor Rosesvelt lol but i hope to play in college but my chances have gone down since my leg injury

lol

Sorry to hear that dude. Lets hope it heals and you will be able to play in college.

dal0789 · 10-02-2006

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Originally Posted by RCowboyFan

Sorry to hear that dude. Lets hope it heals and you will be able to play in college.

Yea its healed alot over the past few months but my 40 time is still off by a second compared to where it was before my injury (5.5 it used to be 4.6) I play OLB

ComicBookGuy · 10-02-2006

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Originally Posted by CrazyCowboy

I am pleasantly surprised at how well our OL is playing.....we may not need the guy--fingers crossed

Got some guys getting old though. Who knows how much longer Rivera or Adams will last.

cowboy4eva · 10-02-2006

Ooozing with potential but he has a lot of work to do to be a great college player. I think he's a good one with the talent to be the best OT in college football, but he's underachieved thus far IMO.

Rush 2112 · 10-02-2006

I love when 6-9/350 true freshmen OT's don't give up a sack at LT in 8 starts.

Something to build from.