Five years ago, offensive tackle Andrew Gentry was considered among the best high school football players in the entire country, and certainly at his position.
Gentry, who prepped at Columbine High in Littleton, Colorado, is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints so perhaps naturally, many BYU fans hoped Gentry would choose to play there.
With scholarship offers from schools all over the country, Gentry chose to play for the Michigan Wolverines, signing as part of the Class of 2020.
But now, Gentry is reportedly making his way to Provo.
On Tuesday afternoon, 247 Sports' Matt Zenitz reported that Gentry "is expected" to transfer to BYU. A short time later, On3′s Pete Nakos reported that Gentry has signed with the Cougars.
Soon after that, Gentry himself announced the move on social media.
The 6-foot-7, 327-pound Gentry announced on social media Dec. 9 that he had decided to enter the portal. In the announcement, he noted that he has two years of eligibility remaining, as he served a church mission after high school.
Zenitz noted that Gentry started two games for the Wolverines this season. Last season, he was part of the Michigan squad that won the national championship.
During his time at Michigan, he has served in the bishopric of a young single adult ward, as the Church News reported last fall .
"When I came in, I decided I don't want (my faith) to ever be something I am ashamed of. I want people to know that is who I am," he told the Church News. "And that is who people do know me as — a returned missionary and member of the Church of Jesus Christ."
Gentry joins former Southern Utah guard Kyle Sfarcioc as offensive line transfers to BYU this offseason, helping offset the losses of starters Connor Pay, Caleb Etienne and Brayden Keim to graduation.
