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Round 5 Zach Gentry

A nice athletic tall TE. Jesse James replacement.
 
That dude's going to be a huge target. Should be able to help block at that size no doubt about it.
 
JMM said:
Should be able to help block at that size no doubt about it.
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If he increases his functional strength (which I heard is a weakness for him). But with leverage battles at his size, could be a problem. Oh well, he's a Steeler now.
 
FordFairLane said:
Seems like maybe a hole they needed to fill kind of pick
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And in UDFA by every account I've seen, but they felt he was worth the pick I guess. Hope he turns into a stud #2 TE.
 
Steelworth said:
And in UDFA by every account I've seen, but they felt he was worth the pick I guess. Hope he turns into a stud #2 TE.
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Coach's go to site Walterfootball lists him as

Projected Round (2019): 4-6.
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I am concerned that a person at that big of a height might have a huge head.
 
Some background info on Gentry.

Teams should not forget about or overlook Zach Gentry, the tight end out of Michigan. In an interesting storyline to his college career, Gentry committed to the school as a four-star quarterback prospect but was later converted as a tight end.

Gentry primarily operated as a blocking tight end, at least in Michigan’s offensive scheme, but definitely displayed flashes of potential in the passing game.

As a senior in 2018, Gentry caught 32 passes for 514 yards and two touchdowns. He was most effective in the short-range passing game. Given this observation, perhaps Gentry could serve as a quality red zone target.

Standing at 6-foot-8 and checking in at 262 pounds, he has metrics comparable to some of the NFL’s best tight ends including Rob Gronkowski (6-foot-6, 265) and Travis Kelce (6-foot-6, 260).
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https://saturdayblitz.com/2019/02/23/2019-nfl-draft-top-10-late-round-sleeper-picks-ranked/4/

Meet Zach Gentry, Michigan's complete TE prospect
https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/21/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-zach-gentry-michigan/

The 2019 NFL draft features an incredibly deep tight end class, full of talented playmakers with a wide range of skill sets. That could lead to some promising prospects still being available later than usual, giving teams fantastic value at the position in the later rounds.

One prospect who could end up being a gem in this year’s loaded tight end class? Michigan’s Zach Gentry.

A well-rounded prospect who went up against some of the best competition college football has to offer, Gentry recently spoke exclusively with Draft Wire about his experience at the NFL Scouting Combine, which opposing defenders challenged him the most, and what kind of impact he’ll make at the next level.

JM: What was the experience like for you at the combine?

ZG: It was a hectic experience. I wouldn’t change a single thing about it though. It was such a good opportunity for me athletically. I got to meet so many wonderful people from so many different organizations. It can definitely be draining. You have to find a way to dig deep and get the job done. It was a good thing though. I wouldn’t change anything about it.

JM: What do you think is the lasting impression you left out there?

ZG: I think I did a fantastic job in the interview process. I don’t think anyone could question my off the field characteristics. I think I was able to show that I can move well for my size. I have good hands and catch the ball effortlessly. I continued to run good routes at my pro day.

JM: What was the weirdest question you were asked at the combine?

ZG: I didn’t get anything too strange. The one thing that caught me off guard, I walked into a room for a team meeting and as soon as I stepped into the room they asked, “What’s one half of one fourth of 164?” and while I was trying to figure out the answer, they were already asking me other questions. Are you a cat person or a dog person? How many siblings do you have? Stuff like that. There were some mental gymnastics there. That was the strangest thing.

JM: What’s your favorite part about playing tight end?

ZG: I’m not sure there’s a single thing I can pick out. It’s fun for me. You’re always doing something different. I’ve wanted to master something my entire life. I wanted something that would challenge me my every day to get better. I feel like the tight end position does that.

JM: Playing at Michigan afforded you the opportunity to play against some of the best competition college football has to offer. Who are some of the best players you lined up across from?

ZG: I played against a lot of great players. One of the guys that jumped out at me was Jachai Polite from Florida. He’s just so fast coming off the edge. Kenny Willekes from Michigan State was great as well. He’s just a dog. Chase Young from Ohio State is another one. Those were some of the toughest guys.

JM: You had a lot of great teammates at Michigan as well. If you were going off into battle tomorrow and could only bring one with you, who would you bring and why?

ZG: That’s a tough one. If I had to choose just one, it would probably be Karan Higdon. I’ll take an offensive player with me. Karan is just a tremendous leader. I could always trust him to get the job done. I know he’d be there for me.

JM: What’s the experience like playing for Jim Harbaugh?

ZG: I had a great experience, personally. It’s definitely a challenging environment. There’s no doubt about that. He challenges his players. He expects the best from you. He treats it like an NFL environment. He pretty much told us that from the get go. His plan all along was to run things like an NFL organization does. He sets the expectations in camp. He preaches that an NFL training camp is a difficult environment and we should get used to it now if we have NFL aspirations. We all felt great that he coached at the highest level. He was very successful in the NFL. I feel like I’m well prepared for the next level thanks to him.

JM: Why should a team use one of their draft picks on Zach Gentry?

ZG: I’m just a playmaker. There’s some small things that I need to improve upon in my game but I think NFL coaching will benefit me and I’ll be able to pick things up and improve rather quickly. I’m excited to keep getting better. I’m looking forward to making some big plays for my team. I can catch the ball in traffic and do everything they need me to do.
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the steelers continue to have a very consistent draft
 
Bobby Bufford said:
That's what they said about Spaeth. This one is a crap shoot.
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Spaeth had his moments as a blocker. As a college pass catcher he averaged 12 yards per carry. Gentry will be a better receiving option...
 
Tibs said:
I think Ben's gonna love throwing to this guy.

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At least he has the whole "first down signal" all worked out in the college level. With AB and Bell gone I was wondering who would teach our players the correct way of signaling.
 
stillwright said:
At least he has the whole "first down signal" all worked out in the college level. With AB and Bell gone I was wondering who would teach our players the correct way of signaling.
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Lets drop that **** right out of the gate. 20K fine for the first 30 for the next. Just give the ball to the ref and go back to the huddle.
 
MT~Forged said:
What if he turns into another Green, Bruener, or Miller?
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With some good fortune...who knows at this point. You definitely can't teach quality TE height and size.
 
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