SIGNED: Offensive Lineman Thornton Gentry
SIGNEE: Thornton Gentry
IPS RANK: 87
SCHOOL: Chapin
HOMETOWN: Chapin, SC
POSITION: Offensive Lineman
VITALS: 6’5/290
Early Enrollee? YES
Where Does He Rank?
| Service | Star Rank | Position Rank | Overall Rank |
| Inside Pack Sports | *** | N/A | 87 |
| ESPN | *** | No. 33 OG | 78 |
| 247 | *** | No. 9 C | 87 |
| Rivals | *** | N/A | 5.5 |
Statistics: Gentry had one big man carry for five yards and a score as a senior. He registered 20 pancake blocks as a senior and 101 for his career.
Why NC State? ”The family atmosphere, and it's a great school.
“They have some of the best academics for what I want to do, which is Forestry. Anyone that goes to that school for Forestry will come out with a strong degree and have a chance to make big-time bucks at a big-time job. That's a factor.
“Plus the family atmosphere that they have with coach Doeren and coach Garrison, it really makes me feel at home.”
Who Did He Pick NC State Over? Virginia Tech, Appalachian State, TCU, WVU
IPS Take On Gentry: “I think ultimately his strengths are that he’s a workaholic. And not saying that because he’s my son, but he just has a different work ethic than I’ve probably coached in the past. Some of that is probably from being a coach’s son and seeing guys that have gone on to the next level and knowing what it takes.” (Gentry’s father and Chapin head coach Justin Gentry)