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After selecting Mack Hollins in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles added even more speed to their wide receiving corps by selecting Shelton Gibson in the fifth round. Here’s some quick info on the latest Eagles pick.
“He runs by people like they are standing still like DeSean Jackson used to do at Cal” — NFL scout on Shelton Gibson https://t.co/x2fHcFUFKi
— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) April 29, 2017
On 17 receptions of 20 yards or more, Shelton Gibson had 726 receiving yards. Second most in this draft class in 2016.
— Ben Natan (@TheBenNatan) April 29, 2017
Btw Gibson isn't just fast, he can track the football extremely well too which is even more important (Sorry Treggs).
— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) April 29, 2017
The Eagles are giving Carson Wentz weapons. Shelton Gibson is an explosive WR. Averaged more than 20 yds per catch for his career.
— Tommy Lawlor (@lawlornfl) April 29, 2017
Eagles add a speed WR with Shelton Gibson from WVU. Like him a lot. Poor man's DeSean.
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) April 29, 2017
50+ yard catches last two seasons:
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) February 24, 2017
15 - Taywan Taylor
13 - Shelton Gibson
12 - Carlos Henderson
10 - Corey Davis
West Virginia WR @sheltongibson is second all-time in career yards per reception
— Russell Clay (@RussellJClay) December 3, 2016
(since 2000/Min. 75 receptions) pic.twitter.com/gMvkcxoZYB
That release and tracking by Gibson, impressive. Extra points for getting up and going right over to the DB. Good value in the 5th. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/t7Mu2T3ScZ
— Brian (@brianbachman_) April 29, 2017
Love the athleticism and route running from Shelton Gibson! Potential draft day steal! @sheltongibson #DraftTwitter #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/Jy13fZPici
— Bradley Ylitalo (@NFL_drafthub) April 21, 2017
Add Shelton Gibson to your wish list. Blazing speed and ball skills. Catches this while his helmet gets ripped off. https://t.co/yvq0CWzFoi
— Kyle (@IgglesNest) October 13, 2016
Shelton Gibson roasts CBs. Playmaker down the field. If you want a big play WR, remember him. https://t.co/SIfI6jKk53
— Kyle (@IgglesNest) October 13, 2016
That boy fast!! welcome @sheltongibson ! #RumbleYoungMan #FlyEaglesFly
— Jordan Matthews (@jmattjmattjmatt) April 29, 2017
Welcome to the squad @sheltongibson ! Fly Eagles Fly baby!
— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) April 29, 2017