Eric Gentry

Eric Gentry is a senior linebacker who has been an active contributor in USC football, wearing jersey No. 18. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gentry is listed at 6-foot-6 (78 inches) and 225 pounds, giving him a long, rangy build for the second level of a college defense. In the 2025 regular season, Gentry played in 12 games and made 11 starts, producing a strong statistical line. His Eric Gentry stats included 71 combined tackles (55 solo, 16 assists), 5 tackles for loss (12 TFL yards), and 3.0 sacks for 15 sack yards, along with 3 quarterback hits. He also forced 4 fumbles, one of the most notable impact metrics in his 2025 defensive production. As a linebacker, his player position and role on team centered on tackling volume, backfield disruption, and creating turnover chances via forced fumbles. This Eric Gentry NCAAF profile reflects a defender who consistently finished plays and contributed in pressure situations across a near-full slate of starts.