Gerald Everett

As a high school recruit, Everett received attention from several SEC programs, but he didn't have the test scores to qualify so the offers never arrived. He enrolled at Hutchinson Community College where he spent two seasons, boosting his grades and transferring to UAB. Everett posted 17 catches for 292 yards and one touchdown in 2014, but was only with the Blazers for four months before the program decided to disband football. He decided to transfer to South Alabama (over Western Kentucky) and was eligible immediately in 2015 (11 starts), finishing with 42 receptions for 575 yards and eight touchdowns. Everett returned for his senior season and tied for the team lead with 49 catches for 717 yards and four scores, earning First Team All-Sun Belt honors. A two-year starter at South Alabama, Everett is a well-traveled prospect, but he found a home in Mobile and led the Jaguars in receptions the past two seasons, lining up inline, wing and in the slot. A strong, fluid athlete, Everett doesn't have ideal size measurements for the position and is built more like an oversized wide receiver, but Everett can me a mismatch nightmare with his route speed and quickness out of his breaks. Although he will never be an overpowering blocker who will make his living inline, Everett has the versatility to line up across the formation and be productive as a joker receiving tight end.

strengths

Effortless acceleration off the line with galloping strides to run away from defenders. Slender, but muscular and athletic body type. Subtle lean and hesitation in his routes to burst off his plant foot and square patterns, providing a clean target for the quarterback. Quick, reliable hands to make acrobatic grabs look routine. True vertical threat, either down the seam or outside, with a second gear to finish. Catches the ball well in stride without gearing down. Has quick feet to sidestep defenders after the catch. Doesn't let crowds intimidate him. Fierce hands and aggressive mentality as a blocker. Productive starting experience and leaves South Alabama with the most receiving yards (1,292) and receiving touchdowns (12) in school history by a tight end.

weaknesses

Lacks prototypical bulk and growth potential for the position. Has added good weight since arriving at South Alabama, but weight has fluctuated. Tiny hands. Questionable vision as a ballcarrier and needs to be more decisive instead of trying to dance and make defenders miss. Excitable at the catch point and runs before securing, which leads to focus drops. Not doing much after initial contact and needs to better anticipate and absorb hits. Uneven blocking technique at the point of attack and needs to better utilize angles in the run game. Extends to deliver pop, but little sustain, falling off blocks.

Attended Columbia High School in Decatur, Ga.

did not play football at Columbia until senior year

was a three-year varsity basketball player in high school and also was member of track and field team

earned all-conference honors in football as a senior

graduated from Columbia in May, 2012.

Born June 25, 1994 at Atlanta, Ga.

son of Alicia Wise

major is communications.

2016

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
49.0	14.6	4.0	79.0	717.0

fumbles
REC	LOST	FUM
0.0	0.0	1.0

defensive
TFL	QB HUR	TOT	TD	PD	SACKS	SOLO
0.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	0.0

2015

passing
ATT	YPA	PCT	YDS	INT	TD	COMPLETIONS
1.0	7.0	1.0	7.0	0.0	1.0	1.0

rushing
YPC	TD	YDS	CAR	LONG
0.9	4.0	7.0	8.0	3.0

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
41.0	14.0	8.0	57.0	575.0