Name: Andrew Gentry
Height: 6’7″
Weight: 327 lbs.
High school: Littleton (CO) Columbine
Position: Offensive line
Class: Redshirt sophomore
Jersey number: #75
Last year: I ranked Gentry #72 and said he would be a backup offensive lineman and special teamer (LINK). He played in fifteen games.
TTB Rating: 85
The story of Gentry’s recruitment is probably well known at this point, but it’s worth reminding people: he originally committed to Virginia in the class of 2020, but he went on a two-year mission. By the time he returned to college football, he didn’t want to be a Cavalier anymore and chose to be a Wolverine. He joined Michigan in 2022 and played in three games before being a fifteen-game contributor last year.
I have the choice in the countdown of either going with my gut or going with what the coaches have done. My gut tells me that Gentry has not looked great when I’ve seen him on the field. I’m not writing him off, but sometimes it takes linemen a while to develop, and he took two years off from football. On the other hand, Gentry actually played a couple dozen snaps at offensive tackle – which is the open position for 2024 – while one of the other main competitors, Jeffrey Persi, played exclusively at guard. So do I go with what I’ve seen or what the coaches chose to do in 2023?
I’m going to lean toward Persi being the more valuable player for 2024. Gentry’s feet have been questionable, and he hasn’t got a ton of movement when I’ve watched him. He has added about 15 pounds this off-season to get up to an impressive 327 going into the year, so perhaps that extra bulk/strength will be a factor. But for now I’m going to peg him as a backup.
Prediction: Backup offensive lineman and special teamer
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