Long, Lean Safety with Freshman Upside for Idaho State
Gherardi entered Idaho State in 2024 as a true freshman safety and is already on the active roster, with ESPN listing him at 6'3", 167 pounds—an unusually rangy frame that can translate into matchup length and closing range in the back end.[1][2] His current game log is still very small, so the appeal is mostly developmental: he looks like a high-ceiling defender who could fit a team that values speed, coverage versatility, and long-term physical growth rather than immediate plug-and-play production.[1][2]
