Eric Gentry (born May 20, 2003)[1] is an American professional football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans and the Arizona State Sun Devils before being signed as an undrafted free agent to the Bengals.
_(cropped).jpg) Gentry at the 2023 Holiday Bowl | |
| No. 58 – Cincinnati Bengals | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 20, 2003[1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 221 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Neumann-Goretti Catholic (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| College |
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| NFL draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
editGentry was born on May 20, 2003 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The middle child of 10 children, Eric and his siblings were guided by their parents from a young age. Gentry’s father, Eric Sr., was a top-level mechanic who would often take his son to work with him to teach him dedication and work ethic. His mother, Quon, is a registered nurse and former athlete at Rutgers University.[2]
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.[3]
College career
editAs 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.[4] After the season, he transferred to the University of Southern California (USC).[5][6] He was a starter at inside linebacker his first year at USC in 2022.[7][8]
Professional career
edit| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 6+5⁄8 in (2.00 m) | 221 lb (100 kg) | 35 in (0.89 m) | 10+1⁄2 in (0.27 m) | 7 ft 2+1⁄4 in (2.19 m) | 4.60 s | 1.63 s | 2.74 s | 4.41 s | 6.76 s | 35.5 in (0.90 m) | 10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) | 13 reps |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[9][10] | ||||||||||||
On May 8, 2026, Gentry signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent.[11]
References
edit- 1 2 "Eric Gentry LB USC". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Eric Gentry: The Heart of Philly, The Soul of Troy". USC Athletics. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ↑ Gardner, Michelle (July 23, 2020). "ASU football lands defensive standout from Philadelphia". The Arizona Republic.
- ↑ "Lengthy LB Eric Gentry standing out at USC camp". August 25, 2022.
- ↑ "USC adds Arizona State LB transfer Eric Gentry". April 29, 2022.
- ↑ Druin, Donnie (April 29, 2022). "Former Sun Devils LB Eric Gentry Commits to USC". Arizona State Sun Devils on Sports Illustrated: News, Analysis, and More.
- ↑ "How Eric Gentry transformed into USC's pass-swatting defensive field general". Los Angeles Times. September 30, 2022.
- ↑ "USC's Eric Gentry and his evolution as a 6-foot-6 linebacker". September 29, 2022.
- ↑ "Eric Gentry Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Eric Gentry College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- ↑ Hobson, Geoff (May 8, 2026). "Scouts Break Down Bengals 2026 College Free Agent Class". Bengals.com. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
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