Andrew Gentry Scouting Report
By: Michael Higgins
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School: BYU
Class: Redshirt Senior
Position: OT
HT: 6’8
WT: 315 lbs
Background: Andrew Gentry was a top 100 player in the 2020 recruiting class. Out of Littleton, Colorado, Gentry was the highest ranked player in the state and a top 10 offensive tackle in the nation. Andrew’s father, Todd, played basketball for BYU. His brother, JT, was an offensive lineman for BYU. Andrew played for Columbine High School, where he was named a MaxPreps First Team All-American and selected to the Polynesian Bowl. After high school, Andrew served a mission before continuing his playing career. Andrew Gentry chose to play for Michigan over BYU, Virginia, and Notre Dame.
College: Gentry became a regular in the offensive line rotation for Michigan in 2023, becoming a national champion that year. Gentry was an All-Academic Big 10 selection in both 2023 and 2024 as well. Ahead of the 2025 season, Andrew transferred to play for BYU. In his one season with the Cougars, Gentry started every game and was an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention.
Strengths: Andrew Gentry’s profile is highlighted by his movement skills. He is exceptional in complex blocking concepts that require him to get out in space. As a pulling tackle, he seals the edge with force before climbing to the second level. He finds his landmarks at the second level quickly, finishing them with violence. Despite his size, he moves relatively gracefully. In pass protection, he forms a wide base to create a firm anchor. He absorbs power well and does not give up ground when he gets set. Gentry’s wide base allows him to play at a good pad level, winning the leverage battle consistently. He has the long arms to keep defenders at bay in the phone booth before they can generate that power on the rush.
Weaknesses: His jabs seem to lack power, never knocking defenders clean off their path. He also initiates contact too high on the defenders’ frame. His strikes tend to land on the shoulder, leaving his frame wide open for a counterattack. He has a true lack of power in his punch. Gentry is fast but he is not quick in tight spaces. If he is beat off the first step, he has trouble recovering to get back in the fight.
Conclusion: Andrew Gentry is an older prospect with less polish than you would like for his age. His technique is not reliable and his upperbody strength is a real concern. His anchor and movement ability in the open space are his biggest strengths. He should be looked at as a fringe roster player who can turn into a swing tackle in the NFL.
Best Team Fits: SF, HOU, DEN
Player Comparison: Liam Eichenberg
Player Grade: Round 6 (47.2)
