I've liked him for many weeks and I'm glad we have him.  I don't view him as a starter level player but he has enough ability that he might achieve that if he works hard enough.  Given the poor depth we have at OLB he should see some snaps this year.  NFL.com graded him as a potential future starter.   The comp to RRH might be a realistic as he's not the fastest off the line.  As we always say with Day 3 picks he'll need to get stronger to handle NFL OTs.     

 

I don't mind this as a spot replacement for Lynch. As long as he doesn't take an offsides penalty and can get after the QB on obvious passing downs, he should be helpful.

Combine results for Gipson are below although he only ran and lifted.  His 10yd split surprised me coming in at 1.63 just behind a guy named Mack who ran 1.64.   Mack hit a higher top speed thus the better 40 time.  IIRC for pass rusher we like to see anything around 1.60.  Of course that's just one piece of the puzzle because you also need strength, bend etc. to get around the corner or you'll consistently get pushed past the QB on pass rushes.  Or you end up like Leonard Floyd bouncing around waving your arms up in the air.  

Gipson at least has some physical traits needed to succeed.  I tried to look up RRH 10yd split but all I can find is that he ran a 4.8 forty so it's not likely he was as quick off the line and might be why he was moved inside.  

https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?f=Trevis&l=Gipson&i=30115

https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?f=Khalil&l=Mack&i=10414

Found another thread on a Falcon's board with some background info from an NFL scout

https://boards.atlantafalcons.com/topic/4053415-10-yard-split-and-pass-rushers/