bench press score at the NFL combine with 37 repetitions at . Gholston was one of two players to record a quarterback sack against two-time consensus All-American and 2008 NFL Draft number one overall selection Jake Long in Long's NCAA career. Gholston was invited to attend the 2008 NFL Draft in New York. He drew comparisons to Kalimba Edwards. 225 pound bench press New York Jets Gholston was drafted by the New York Jets sixth overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He was expected to play outside linebacker in the Jets' 3–4 defense with the Jets citing his speed, strength and "long limbs," believing they had found the perfect outside pass rusher for their defense. Gholston agreed to terms on a 5-year deal with the Jets on July 24, 2008 reportedly for $32 million, with $21 million guaranteed. However, Gholston did not play much his rookie season after being expected to start. He saw time mainly on special teams, totalling 13 tackles, 5 solo. In his second year, During the 2009 season, he tallied 17 tackles (12 solo and 2 tackles for loss). Following the 2009 season, Gholston converted from outside linebacker to his more-familiar defensive end position. Gholston was released by New York on March 2, 2011 after three seasons with the team. Chicago Bears Gholston was signed to a contract by the Chicago Bears on July 29, 2011. The Bears waived Gholston on August 29, 2011. St. Louis Rams The St. Louis Rams signed Gholston on August 22, 2012. The Rams waived Gholston on August 31, 2012. NFL statistics Personal His younger cousin, William, is a defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. References External links New York Jets profile 1986 births Living people American football defensive ends American football outside linebackers Chicago Bears players New York Jets players Ohio State Buckeyes football players St. Louis Rams players Cass Technical High School alumni Players of American football from Detroit African-American players of American football 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American people