Charlie Gantt Scouting Reports

Charlie Gantt of Michigan State ~ 6.5/260

NFP's Wes Bunting on Charlie Gantt:

"Possesses a big, good-looking frame and natural flexibility in his lower half. Is able to sit into his stance, coils up well and takes a low, positive first step off the line. Isn’t overly explosive, but cleanly is able to initially get into his routes. Lacks ideal suddenness or shiftiness when asked to side-step defenders down the field, but has the savvy to slip the bump off the line and cleanly get off the ball. Possesses a good feel of finding soft spots down the field in zone coverage. Knows how to work his way open, find a throwing lane and go up to make a play on the football.

Exhibits good body control and length when asked to pluck a ball away from his frame, displaying good concentration through the play and can hang onto the throw through contact. Now, isn’t a real explosive athlete, more of a strider down the field who picks up speed as he goes and needs a couple steps in order to get going. But possesses average straight-line speed for a guy his size. He can, however, be a tough cover because of his frame and ability to adjust to the football. However, struggles to generate an initial burst out of his breaks and lacks ideal short-area body control and quickness when trying to separate.

Is a natural blocker in both the run and pass game. Exhibits good balance in his footwork and punch off the edge in pass pro and has the base and fluidity to slide and anchor vs. linebackers in blitz pick-up. Also, is very coordinated as a run blocker, keeps his base down into contact, can generate a good initial surge and has the balance to finish runs. Looks natural redirecting in tight areas, as well, helping to chip on a lineman inside before bouncing back outside to seal a defender.

Impression: Isn’t a real dynamic athlete or route runner and will have a tougher time separating vs. man at the next level. However, he has a big frame, is a coordinated pass catcher and can win for you as a blocker. Looks like a very solid No. 2-type NFL tight end who will play in the league for awhile."

Draft InSider on Charlie Gantt:

"Several in the scouting community like tight end Charlie Gantt, though we are not of the same opinion.  Gantt is a high effort player yet a pass catcher that is not going to get downfield with consistency nor a blocker who displays any domination at the point of attack.  His attitude and approach could help him catch on as a third tight end."

Fanatical FootBall Fiend on Charlie Gantt

A sluggish brute in the Receiving Game, Gantt is, nevertheless, a very powerfull Blocker. He'll probably sink to the late Rounds, but as a guy who can box out defenders and pick up as many 5 to 10 yard Grunt catches as you need, and spend the rest of the time mauling the Enemy, and helping his team consistently Move The Chains in both aspects of the Game, I personally think his real Impact will vastly outweigh his Draft position.

As always, the preceding thoughts were regurgitated, derivative tripe, adding no value whatsoever, while in fact obliterating intelligent thought and offending the spirit of all decent men. You are now stupider for having read it, and are encouraged, in the strongest possible language, never to expose your eyes to this Site again.