2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ashton Gillotte, DE, Louisville
Ashton Gillotte is one of Louisville’s best defensive players and after a great 2023 season, he is looking to be taken in the 1st round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Player Info
| Name, Jersey # | Ashton Gillotte, #9 |
| School | Louisville |
| 2024 Class Yr | SR |
| Height, Weight | 6’3”, 275 |
| Position/Depth | DE/1st |
| 2023 Honors | 1st-Team All-ACC |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | Kentucky, Notre Dame, FSU, Miami |
Player Stats
| 2023 | GP 14, Solo 23, 22 AST, 45 TOT, 14.5 TFL, 11 Sack, 3 FF, 1 FR |
| 2022 | GP 12, Solo 11, 12 AST, 23 TOT, 7 TFL, 6 Sacks, 1 PD, 2 FR |
| 2021 | GP 12, Solo 15, 4 AST, 19 TOT, 8 TFL, 4 Sacks |
Player Summary:
Ashton Gillotte was a 3-star recruit from Boca Raton, FL, and went to Boca Raton HS. He signed with Louisville in 2021.
In 2021 Gillotte played in 12 games and recorded 19 total tackles with 8 TFLs and 4 Sacks. In 2021, Gillotte played in 12 games and had 23 tackles, 7 TFLs, 6 sacks, 1 PD, and 2 FR. Last season in 2023, Gillotte played in 14 games and had 45 tackles, 14.5 TFLs, 11 sacks, 3 FF, and 1 FR.
Player Strengths:
- Has a great hand in pass rush and has the strength to hold gaps in the run game
- Plays with a high motor and has great strength
- Can play either edge or interior DL
Player Weaknesses:
- Not a power rusher and sometimes comes off the ball high
- He lacks the overall speed to chase down the ball
- Does not have a large arsenal of countermoves.