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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Signed - 2/2/2022
DeAnthony Gatson
- Pos RB
- Height 5-10
- Weight 198
Prospect Info
- High School Newton
- City Newton, TX
- Class 2022
Player Rating
i247Sports
247Sports Composite®
Crystal Ball® Predictions
- Lead Experts
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Gerard Martinez
6 Med - Greg Biggins ?
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Mike Roach
6 Med
- Expert Averages
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USC
50%
6 Med
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Texas
50%
6 Med
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Signed
- Offer
- Interest
- Recruited By
- Roster Outlook
- Visit
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Signed-3 RB, 1 Commits- -
None-5 RB, 1 Commits -
None 6 RB, 2 Commits -
None 7 RB, 1 Commits -
None-5 RB, 1 Commits-
Scouting Report
Evaluated 06/14/2021
Projection
Power-5 StarterUnverified size but adequate height with a sturdy build. Not a proverbial "big" back but stoutly assembled with a run style to match. Runs hard and, despite upright gait, lowers pad level to take on contact. Flashes a good stiff arm. Plays with good foot quickness that fosters consistent in-space wiggle. Shows some open-field subtlety of movement and fluidity that allows him to slip by tacklers. Cuts with conviction and burst. Redirects well without much gear-down. Great production through junior year, including consecutive 1,800-yard seasons and 4,000 total on 11.0 yards per carry in first three years. Athleticism lacks context in any form other than on-field performance. No verified testing or track and field data. Can open up better at the top end to increase long speed. Faces small-school competition (Texas 3A D-II) that could present a learning curve in transition to P5 level. Plays in a run-heavy offense and lacks pass-catching opportunities. Will need to acclimate to a more modern scheme in college. Definitely a P5-caliber back with a high floor and a nice combination of run effort and nuance. Still has tread on the tires despite run-heavy scheme and could become a reliable power conference starter.
H.S. Athletic Background
2020: Texas District 12-3A D-II Overall MVP as a junior. Helped Newton to a 7-3 record and a 3A D-II second-round playoff appearance.
2019: Texas District 12-3A D-II Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore. Helped Newton to an 11-2 record and 3A D-II third-round playoff appearance.
2018: Got 19 carries as a freshman for a 15-0 Newton team that won its second consecutive Texas 3A D-II state championship.
Timeline
Stats
| Year |
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| 2021 |
| 2020 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| TOTAL |
| RuAtt | RuYd | RuTD | Rec | RecYd | RecTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 1554 | 19 | - | - | - |
| 161 | 1974 | 29 | 6 | 97 | 2 |
| 189 | 1862 | 30 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| 19 | 234 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 576 | 5624 | 81 | 8 | 121 | 2 |