Pro Football Focus analyst Steve Palozzolo had Gerry at No. 9 among his players to watch prior to practices beginning, and wrote:
“The nation’s No. 2-graded safety in coverage in both 2014 and in 2016, Gerry breaks on the ball as well as any safety in the class. He’s picked off 13 passes and gotten his hands on 11 more over the last three years, showing his playmaking skills on the back end. Gerry cut down on his missed tackles in 2016, finishing with seven after combining to miss 25 over 2014 and 2015, and that improvement was important in his development as an all-around player.”
Following one workout, Pro Football Focus also noted Gerry showing “good movement ability and range on the back end for a player who has already shown NFL-caliber instincts and tackling ability when he is in the box.”
Optimum Scouting after Tuesday’s practice noted that Gerry “had a few nice grabs when the defensive backs transitioned from a backpedal to a turn-and-run. The Nebraska senior showed no missteps when changing direction as he cradled the ball over his shoulder a few times.”