To make place for Gantt, who has never appeared in an NFL game, the Patriots released running back Tyler Gaffney. He did, however, sign with New England two years prior as a UDFA, so he is familiar with the city.
After transitioning from a freshman walk-on to a back-end bully at Thundering Herd’s middle school, Gantt (6’0/209) became a professional redshirt junior. He averaged 15.5 tackles for loss and 13 passes a game in his two seasons as a starter. Gantt, on the other hand, has had trouble with compound exercises; he recorded a 4.63 40 and a mediocre 7.45 delt, and he failed to exhibit either long-distance or close-court speed at the NFL level. A loyal member of the special team and the No. 3 or 4 safety, Gantt’s blanket.
After the 2017 spring football practice, a walk-on received a scholarship. Coach Doc Holliday informed the reporters that Malik Gant might win MVP this spring.Safety during 2017’s breakthrough season With that dedication, there were 3 quarterback scrambles, 5 pass fumbles, and 6.5 tackles for loss.Second in tackles for 100 sacks…in all conferences as a defensive back Team C-USA Second Team Honors12 games played, 10 starts…was selected as the Old Dominion game’s captain.breakthrough performance against NC State’s 17-year tackle record at No. 23 NC State…11 stops for Charlotte…10 stops for ODU13 stops for FIU…16 tackles at UTSA, 12 of which were solo…He made four tackles in the New Mexico Bowl victory over Colorado State after returning from injury.