Green Bay Packers Pre-Combine Players to Watch: Dallas Gant

The Green Bay Packers had one of their best drafts in several years in 2023. Can they follow it up with another outstanding class? Let’s take a look at some players to watch heading into the NFL combine.

Green Bay Packers Prospect to Watch

 Dallas Gant

Dec 30, 2023; Tucson, AZ, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Andrew Peasley (6) is hit and tackled by Toledo Rockets linebacker Dallas Gant (19) during the second half in the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Height – 6’3″

Weight – 230 lbs 

Dallas Gant’s Background

Dallas was a four-star recruit out of St John’s Jesuit High School. He was highly sought after heading into college and ultimately signed with Ohio State. Grant’s first real action came as a sophomore with the Buckeyes. Gant played four years at Ohio State and entered the transfer portal as a fifth-year senior. Gant signed with the Toledo Rockets and played with Quinyon Mitchell, one of the top corner prospects heading into this year’s draft.

The Toledo Rockets ended the season Ranked 27th in the NCAA in points allowed. The Rockets only allowed 20.6 points per game. They also only allowed 147.2 rushing yards per game, which was 57th best in college football. Gant participated in the East versus West Shrine Bowl, where he turned some heads. He finished the game with four combined tackles. Dallas also showcased some promise in seven-on-seven drills and flashed excellent coverage skills.

Former #Steelers asst. S coach Gerald Alexander putting West LBs through individual drills. Good group here with OSU’s Steele Chambers, Toledo’s Dallas Gant and Penn State’s Curtis Jacobs. pic.twitter.com/fJ1fkXwJpP

— Josh Carney (@ByJoshCarney) January 28, 2024

College Production

2023 (Toledo) 

• Tackles – 88
• Missed Tackle Rate – 6.3%
• Pressures – 12 (1 sack)
• Reception percentage against – 77.4% (1 Interception)
• Forced Fumbles – 1

2022 (Toledo)

• Tackles – 75
• Missed Tackle Rate – 12%
• Pressures – 9
• Reception percentage against – 74.2% (Two Pass Breakups)
• Forced Fumbles- 1

2018-2021 (Ohio State Buckeyes)

• The 2019 PFF grade is 82.2 on 120 total snaps.
• Tackles – 27
• Forced Fumbles – 2
• Missed Tackle Rate in 2018-2019 – 0.0 % (Did not miss a tackle)
• 2019 PFF pass-rush grade – 88.9 (3 total pressures and two sacks on ten pass-rush attempts)

A MARK OF CONSISTENCY

Dallas Gant in 2022: 50 tackles, 66 ast.
Dallas Gant in 2023: 51 tackles, 66 ast.

Add in 3 forced fumbles & an interception and an NFL team would be lucky to have this @SJJTitanSports alum turned @ToledoFB LB

Good luck, Dallas (@dallas_gant)‼️ pic.twitter.com/ZTuVISGyCu

— Nicole Weaving (@NicoleWeavingTV) January 5, 2024

How Would Dallas Gant Fit With the Green Bay Packers?

Dallas would make a great addition to the Green Bay Packers as they transition into a 4-3 defense under Jeff Hafley. Quay Walker will, without a doubt, still be a focal point on defense. However, he will need a partner in San Francisco like Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw.

Dallas is a versatile linebacker who plays physically against the run and covers well. He plays with great angles and has shown he can take on blocks and shed them to get to the ball carrier. Gant ran a 4.58 forty in college and has a 79 and 7/8th wing span, which should make him a force in pass coverage in the NFL. Green Bay could use a natural player in pass coverage and an aggressive yet fundamental tackler.

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