Defensive lineman Tyler Gant has visited Arkansas twice and is hoping to make it back for a third visit this summer if his schedule allows.
Gant, 6-3, 272 pounds, of St. Louis Christian Brothers, has scholarship offers from the Razorbacks, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Iowa State, Colorado, Nebraska, West Virginia, Kansas State and other schools.
He, along with his father Brian and grandfather Michael, visited Fayetteville last summer. Gant also visited for the Texas game on Sept. 11.
His grandfather is from Augusta, Ark., while Gant’s mother’s side of the family is also from Arkansas.
Nickname: Big Gant
Favorite thing about playing on the D-line: Attacking and getting to the QB
Coach Deke Adams is: Knowledgable about the game
Funniest football moment: Tipping the ball and intercepting it in the state championship then getting tripped at the 5-yard line on the return.
If I couldn't play football, I would want to star in: The NBA
I'm happiest when I: Am with family and friends
My mom is always on me to: Clean my room
Favorite NFL player: Aaron Donald
Must-watch TV: Any cartoon
Love or hate rollercoasters: Love
How would you spend $1 million: Buy my parents what they want
What superpower would you choose if given the option: Flying
My two pet peeves are: People who don’t listen and people who don’t work hard.
If you could meet a famous person, who would it be: Michael Jordan
My hidden talent is: Robotics
Your favorite fast-food chain and why: Canes, because they never fail me
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Chicken and spaghetti
I will never ever eat: Seafood
Favorite junk food: Chips
My favorite sweet-tooth craving is: Ice cream
Strangest thing I’ve ever eaten: Gator
My dream date is: My girlfriend
I’m terrified of: Wasps
Cat or dog person and why: Neither
Hobbies: Gaming
Best advice I’ve received: Be true to yourself
Role model and why: Parents, because they have sacrificed for me
Three words to describe me: Smart, athletic, caring
People would be surprised that I: Want to play the drums