• Vernon Gholston is a college defensive lineman, currently playing with the Ohio State Buckeyes. He has entered into the 2008 NFL Draft and predicted to be in the top 10.

• Versatile Player

  Gholston has played linebacker and changed to defensive lineman in his senior year at High School. Being able to play different positions will help in the drafting.

• Setting Records for the Buckeyes

  While playing with Ohio, Gholston tied two previous records for quarterback sacks in a game, and 2 weeks later he had three sacks against their rivals the Michigan Wolverines enabling them to win the game. Gholston is one of two players that have sacked All-American Jake Long. Gholston won the Chuck Bednarik Award given to the best defensive collegiate football in the country. Gholston also received the Ted Hendricks Award for being the best college defensive end and was selected for the College Football All-America Team.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: June 5, 1986
  2. Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan
  3. Was lettered in football at [http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cass_Technical_High_School Cass Technical High School]
  4. Junior at Ohio State
  5. Three year Starter for The Ohio State University

• Awards and Honors

  1. 2006: All-Big Ten Conference Second Team
  2. 2007: watch-list candidate for Chuck Bednarik Award
  3. 2007: watch-list candidate for Ted Hendricks Award
  4. 2007: College Football All-America Team

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