Chris Gant Jr. brings physicality, instincts, and real upside to New Mexico’s secondary
Chris Gant Jr. is a redshirt sophomore safety at New Mexico who flashed as a freshman at North Texas in 2024, appearing in three games and finishing with 8 tackles, including a career-high 4 against Tulsa. He stands out for his downhill tackling, quick processing, and willingness to work in the box, with high school tape and reporting describing him as a physical, instinctive defender who does not waste movement. At 5'9" and 199 pounds, he profiles as a compact, high-motor fit for a team that values aggressiveness and reliability over pure length.
