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Erik Gayle Illinois
File EDGE-649 · National rank 6601 · 2028 class

Erik Gayle

#34· Illinois ·EDGE ·R-Fr ·2028 Draft · Cincinnati, Ohio
6'3"Height 230 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Boom-or-BustDevelopmentalFreshmanHigh Ceiling +2
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Quick Notes
Erik Gayle is a redshirt freshman linebacker who sits in a reserve role for Illinois. A developmental, high-ceiling linebacker, he profiles as a raw, long-term project.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#649 EDGE / 1369
#6601 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

3★ unproven redshirt freshman LB; no college production on record yet, so the current grade is youth-appropriate — the upside is carried in the ceiling.

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Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#987
National
#82
Position
#38
State
High SchoolWithrow
HometownCincinnati, Ohio
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk