Ashton Gillotte

DE · Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins · 38 graded snaps

Replacement

Gillotte delivered a stout run-stopping performance with strong edge discipline and pursuit, though a quiet day rushing the passer kept his overall mark at replacement level.

Ashton Gillotte film grade: 69: share card

Pass rush6219Run defense7516Special teams603

The full breakdown

Gillotte's grade was anchored by an effective performance against the run, earning a 75 run defense facet grade across 16 snaps. He repeatedly established outside leverage at the point of attack, defeating blocks against Miami's tackles and tight ends to create stops at Q2 11:26 and Q2 03:55. He also demonstrated excellent backside hustle in the fourth quarter, disengaging from Austin Jackson to stop Ollie Gordon for no gain (Q4 07:17). However, 19 pass-rush snaps produced minimal true disruption—his lone positive being a scramble-pursuit tackle 11 yards downfield (Q4 08:02)—which limited his overall grade to 69.4.

Strengths

Setting the edge against the run
Point-of-attack hand strength
Backside pursuit and effort

Weaknesses

Pass-rush impact

Plays that moved the grade

+1Q4 07:17, 1st & 10Shed right tackle Austin Jackson and sprinted across the formation to bring down Ollie Gordon for no gain.
+1Q2 03:55, 1st & 10Struck LT Patrick Paul with heavy hands, held outside leverage, and tackled Malik Washington for a one-yard gain.
+1Q2 11:26, 1st & 10Anchored against tight end Kacmarek and a lead fullback to squeeze the edge and make the tackle for a two-yard gain.

Every graded snap · 6 wins or losses, 32 routine

+1Q2 11:26 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseSets a stout edge against Kacmarek and the lead FB, squeezing the ball carrier outside and making initial contact for the tackle.
+1Q2 03:55 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseFires with heavy hands into LT Patrick Paul, establishes outside leverage, constricts the lane, and wraps Washington up by the waist for the primary stop.
+0.5Q3 12:30 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseHolds the outside edge against the tight end, forcing the runner back inside toward Tranquill.
+0.5Q3 06:01 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseMaintains stout edge leverage against tight end Kacmarek, refusing to surrender outside position.
+0.5Q4 08:02 · 3 & 6 · Pass rushShows relentless motor to peel off his interior rush and chase down Willis from behind 11 yards downfield.
+1Q4 07:17 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseDisengages from right tackle Austin Jackson and sprints all the way across the formation to help bring down Gordon for no gain.

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