young ECU back with efficient high-school production and clear upside
DaMari Gantt is a **developmental East Carolina running back** whose calling card is efficient, balanced production: in his 2023 high-school season, he logged 596 rushing yards on 5.6 yards per carry with 7 rushing touchdowns, then joined ECU as a walk-on and was named to the American Conference All-Academic Team in 2024. He looks like a fit for a staff that values **work ethic, intelligence, and long-term growth** over instant box-score impact; the main unknown is college-game usage, since he did not compete in his initial ECU season.
