Ashton Gillotte

• 2021: Played in 12 games as a reserve (19 tackles, 8 TFLs with 4 sacks).
• 2022: Started 12 games (23 tackles, 7 TFLs with 6 sacks, PBU).
• 2023: First-team All-ACC. Led team with 14.5 TFLs. Ranked seventh in the FBS with 11 sacks. Started all 14 games (45 tackles, 3 FFs).
• 2024: Second-team All-ACC. Led team with 10 TFLs, 4.5 sacks. Started 12 games (43 tackles). Did not play in the team's Sun Bowl win over Washington.

Productive and experienced, Gillotte shines with his ability to threaten the pocket. His rush isn't overly complicated, but he can collapse the pocket with power, beat up the edge with violent hands and sneak past guards with snap quickness when playing inside. He's powerful but doesn't have a solid anchor to hold his ground as a run defender. I've graded Gillotte as a 4-3 defensive end, but he has the athletic ability to stand and play 3-4 outside 'backer.