John Gentry

John Gentry is a junior running back for Sam Houston in the FBS, listed at 5-foot-11 (71 inches), 205 pounds, and wearing jersey No. 1. A Houston, Texas native, Gentry’s role in the backfield expanded during the 2024 regular season, when he appeared in 11 games and made three starts. In the 2024 John Gentry NCAAF profile, his John Gentry stats show 26 rushing attempts for 75 yards (2.9 yards per carry) with a long run of 16 yards. He scored one rushing touchdown, added four rushing first downs, and logged five red zone rushing attempts. As a receiving option out of the backfield, he caught six passes for 16 yards on 10 targets, with 16 yards after catch and one receiving touchdown; his longest reception went for eight yards, and his longest receiving score covered three yards. Ball security was a positive marker in his 2024 production: he recorded zero fumbles and was credited with one fumble recovery. He was also assessed one penalty for 10 yards.