Gates is an athletic prospect with the size and playing strength for the outside linebacker position at the BCS level and his sturdy frame appears capable of supporting additional bulk over time. He is a tough customer with very good tight area skills as well as wrap-and-punish tackling skills. He ... for full access to RecruitingNation become an Insider

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