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Zach Gentry

TE

A 5th-round pick (141st overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Michigan, Zach Gentry has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2023 with LV, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. His size stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 39 catches for 303 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'8", 265#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 5, 141st overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2023

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
40.6

21th percentile among TEs

10 games · 25 targets

Role×0.14-0.41
Hands×0.1+0.54
Volume×0.12-0.12
Total EPA×0.22-0.65
EPA/target×0.3-1.00
Yards/target×0.12-0.29

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed7▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst4▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility7▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size99▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands84▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat3▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability86▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share41▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share27▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency15▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume60▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022PIT34.91419132
2021PIT40.61019167
2019PIT46.9214

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Zach Gentry has played in 26 regular-season games, all with PIT.

As a receiver he has caught 39 passes for 303 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2021 with PIT: 167 yards and 0 touchdowns in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
5
1.3/g
40
10/g
0
Away6
14
2.3/g
127
21/g
0
In division5
11
2.2/g
98
20/g
0
Out of division5
8
1.6/g
69
14/g
0
In wins7
13
1.9/g
116
17/g
0
In losses3
6
2.0/g
51
17/g
0
On grass8
17
2.1/g
159
20/g
0
On turf2
2
1.0/g
8
4/g
0
Outdoors10
19
1.9/g
167
17/g
0

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonKC4 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1BUF1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD37.7
Week 4GB1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD48
Week 5DEN1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 8CLE3 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD50
Week 12CIN1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD46
Week 13BAL2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 15TEN1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD52
Week 16KC4 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 17CLE1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD29.1
Week 18BAL4 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD56.8

Zach Gentry — common questions

What position does Zach Gentry play?
Zach Gentry is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Zach Gentry played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Zach Gentry has played for PIT (2019–2022).
Where did Zach Gentry go to college?
Zach Gentry played college football at Michigan.
When was Zach Gentry drafted?
Zach Gentry was selected in round 5, 141st overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Zach Gentry scored?
Zach Gentry has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Zach Gentry's ScoutIndex Rating?
Zach Gentry rated 34.9 for 2022, the 10th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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