Eric Gentry

Eric Gentry is an American football linebacker for the USC Trojans. He previously played for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Eric Gentry
USC Trojans – No. 18
PositionLinebacker
ClassJunior
MajorAmerican Popular Culture
Personal information
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolSaints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

High school career

Gentry attended Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He played both linebacker and defensive end in high school. He did not play football his senior year in high school in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He committed to Arizona State University to play college football.[1]

College career

As a true freshman at Arizona State in 2021, Gentry played in 12 games and started the final three games. He finished the year with 45 tackles and one sack.[2] After the season, he transferred to the University of Southern California (USC).[3][4] He was a starter at inside linebacker his first year at USC in 2022.[5][6]

References
  1. Gardner, Michelle. "ASU football lands defensive standout from Philadelphia". The Arizona Republic.
  2. "Lengthy LB Eric Gentry standing out at USC camp". August 25, 2022.
  3. "USC adds Arizona State LB transfer Eric Gentry". April 29, 2022.
  4. Druin, Donnie. "Former Sun Devils LB Eric Gentry Commits to USC". Arizona State Sun Devils on Sports Illustrated: News, Analysis, and More.
  5. "How Eric Gentry transformed into USC's pass-swatting defensive field general". Los Angeles Times. September 30, 2022.
  6. "USC's Eric Gentry and his evolution as a 6-foot-6 linebacker". September 29, 2022.


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