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Stetson University

23 Reggie Gantt

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Ht./Wt. 5-11 / 199
  • Major Communication & Media Studies
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Macon, Ga.
  • High School First Presbyterian

Biography

2019: Saw action in 10 games, starting each of the 10 … Finished tied for fifth on the team with 48 tackles … Best game came at Valparaiso (10/26) when he had 10 tackles, including a sack, and a QB hurry … Was credited with eight tackles in the game at Marist (9/14) and against Davidson (11/16) … Recorded an interception in his final game, at Morehead State (11/23) … Was recognizes for his physical play in the game against Marist.

2018: Saw action in all 10 games, nine as a starter at free safety … Was named PFL Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Marist … Was named team defensive player of the week for his effort against Point and Davidson … Finished second on the team with 58 tackles … Had a career-high 11 tackles in the win over Davidson … Had 6.5 tackles for losses of 31 yards … Was credited with three sacks, including two in the win over Marist … Also had one of his two interceptions in that game, with the other coming against Davidson … His second interception sealed the victory … Was credited with four quarterback hurries, two pass breakups and one blocked kick.

2017: Saw action in seven games ... Had 21 tackles, a quarterback hurry and a pass breakup ... Had five tackles at Sacred Heart (9/2) ... Had four tackles against Campbell (9/23) and Davidson (10/14) ... Had three tackles and a quarterback hurry against Dartmouth (9/16).

2016: Saw action in 10 games as a reserve defensive back and special teams player ... Had five kickoff returns during the year for 59 yards, averaging 11.8 yards per return ... Had a long return of 17 yards twice ... Was credited with one tackle, with that coming in the final game of the season against Drake (11/19).

High School: Went to First Presbyterian Day School in Macon, Ga. ... Played running back and strong safety for coach Greg Moore for four years ... Helped his team to a 28-12 record over four years ... Also lettered on the basketball team for two years ... Was co-captain during his junior year ... Was team captain during his senior year ... Gained 727 yards in total offense and scored five touchdowns during the 2015-16 season ... Gained 1,078 yards in total offense and scored 12 touchdowns during the 2014-15 season ... Had 572 yards in total offense and scored six touchdowns in 2013-14 ... Earned All-Region honors three times ... Was selected All-Middle Georgia ... Was named MVP of the VTO Elite 100 Showcase ... Received an invitation rom USA Football to play in Europe and serve as an ambassador for the sport ... Played in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in 2015 ... Was a Macon Touchdown Club award recipient ... Was active in the Spanish Club, Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Macon, Daybreak and the Backpack Ministry.

Personal: Full name is Reginald DeWayne Gantt, Jr. ... Was born on July 20, 1998, in Macon, Ga. ... Parents are Reginald, Sr. and Renee Gantt … Has one brother, Christian … Chose Stetson because it felt like home and the coaches made him feel like family ... Chose Stetson over Furman, Wofford, Georgia Tech and Georgia Southern ... Is a Communication & Media Studies major

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Historical Player Information

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    2016Freshman

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 201 lbs
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    2017Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    6'1" 202 lbs
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    2018Junior

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 202 lbs
    23
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    2019Senior

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 199 lbs
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