Zadian Gentry is a three-star recruit from Denison, TX, out of Anna (No. 692 in the 2025 class) who has not played in SMU's 8 games this season.
Where Gentry comes from
- Denison, TX
- Anna
- Anna is about 50 miles from Gerald J. Ford Stadium
- Three-star, No. 692 in the 2025 class.
- On the SMU roster since 2025
Where Gentry fits
SMU lists 20 defensive backs this season.
SMU defensive backs with a game this season
SMU is 6-2. Next: vs Virginia Tech, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Anna
Also from Denison, TX
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rhett Lashlee
Pass share
49.4%
268 pass / 275 run
Plays / game
67.9
8 games
Team sack rate
4.9%
288 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for SMU -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
SMU has produced 4 All-Conference defensive backs. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Richard Crawford went on to the NFL out of this room (2012).
Two seasons at SMU
- 2026 SMU LashleeYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 SMU LashleeYear 1 · Games –
- High school AnnaAnna, TX · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 692 in the 2025 class. Signed with SMU.Also from Anna: Jambres Dubar (Missouri State), Jaden Parker (Arizona) and Ziondre Williams (North Texas).
2025
- Signed with SMUThree-star, out of Anna
