2025 DB Zay Gentry commits to SMU
2025 McKinney (Tex.) defensive back Zay Gentry committed to SMU, he announced after his official visit this weekend.
SMU wowed on the official visit this weekend and have stood out for a while. The Mustangs beat out the likes of Baylor, Missouri, Oklahoma State, and Wisconsin
“Since they’re going into the ACC, they’re emphasizing how they’re going to have a breakout season and keep competing,” Gentry said. “With guys like me on their board, they’re going to keep stocking up.”
SMU coaches Rickey Hunley and Scott Symons made good impressions for the hometown program.
“SMU is really great. My connection with coach Hunley and coach Symons is great,” Gentry said. “They’re keeping in touch and that’s a home state so feels great, honestly. What stands out is if I can come in and have an effect early, that just makes the program a lot higher on my list.”
The 6-foot-1, 170-pound Gentry is the No. 445 overall prospect in the country, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. Gentry is the No. 38-rated cornerback recruit and No. 69 ranked inside the Lone Star State for this cycle.
With Gentry on board, SMU now has 12 commitments in the 2025 recruiting class. He joins four-star Duncanville (Tex.) quarterback Keelon Russell, four-star DeSoto (Tex.) wide receiver Daylon Singleton, three-star Richland (Tex.) wide receiver Xavier Johnson, three-star Duncanville (Tex.) defensive back Javion Holiday, three-star Duncanville (Tex.) safety Tyren Polley, three-star Arlington (Tex.) Mansfield Timberview defensive back Nathan Tilmon and three-star Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy defensive back Elijah Pratt as Texas natives committed. Outside of the state, SMU holds commitments from Snellville (Ga.) South Gwinnett EDGE Jalen Shivers, Kennessaw (Ga.) North Cobb defensive lineman Kamron Cullins, Santa Margarita Catholic (Calif.) offensive lineman Jacob Maiava and Corona (Calif.) Centennial offensive lineman Drew Hill.
