Gaitor was a four year starter for the Panthers, and is only the third player from FIU ever drafted by the NFL. The three time All-Sun Belt Conference player had 52 tackles, 3 sacks, and 2 interceptions in 2010. He is regarded as an instinctive corner with good footwork and moves smoothly in coverage. He is not the prototypical NFL corner as far as size but plays big.
Florida International played him tighter to the line of scrimmage in 2010, and that may be telling in the Buccaneers plans. Since the arrival of the new leadership at One Buccaneer Place in 2009, Tampa Bay has been collecting long and lean corners. Gaitor has shown toughness in the run game and is willing to put a facemask into the opposing running game. So, at least today, with his size and toughness, Gaitor appears closer to the mold of safety currently on the Buccaneers roster. Add in his experience at corner and Gaitor would be a strong candidate for early time in nickel and dime situations as well.
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