Dallas Gant only spent two years on his hometown team, but he made an outsized impact in 28 games.
The former all-state linebacker at St. John’s Jesuit is a bright football mind, straightforward worker, and measured locker room figure. Gant epitomized patience and fortitude throughout his four seasons at Ohio State and two with the Rockets.
On Saturday, he’ll find out where he’s taking his distinctive well-disciplined demeanor.
The University of Toledo had a similar linebacker one year ago — Diontae Johnson. He did his job, kept quiet, and put in all the hours required to make an NFL roster.