Long before he developed into a potential first-round draft pick at cornerback, Stephon Gilmore was a state championship quarterback at Rock Hill (S.C.) South Pointe High School.
Gilmore rushed for 1,331 yards and threw for 1,771 yards his senior year in high school. Even at that point, Gilmore was seen primarily as a potential cornerback prospect. But many recruits who had that kind of success on offense would try to find any way possible to stay on that side of the ball in college.
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Good rivals piece on Gilmore and Cornerback U
Gilmore rushed for 1,331 yards and threw for 1,771 yards his senior year in high school. Even at that point, Gilmore was seen primarily as a potential cornerback prospect. But many recruits who had that kind of success on offense would try to find any way possible to stay on that side of the ball in college.
(more)
Good rivals piece on Gilmore and Cornerback U