TE Princeton Fant elevated to active roster for game

[DallasEast]

I really hope if he ever has a daughter, he names her Ellie.

Mostly likely it will be Princess.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

people keep saying this and that like he's a taller guy, he's not by far, we have WR's taller than him

No we don’t lol.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Wonder if he is related to Noah Fant with Seattle?

Shocked they didn’t bring this up during the game they just family members who play each other….or maybe just the Kelce’s…

 

[CATCH17]

TBH, Fant’s more like a big WR than TE in my book. Think Antonio Gates.

Was he the guy going off in preseason?

 

[Pass2Run]

I like it. Versatile player.. Interested to see how they utilize him.

 

[Rockport]

people keep saying this and that like he's a taller guy, he's not by far, we have WR's taller than him

So you think he sucks. Typical coming from you.

 

[Carson]

Good move. Lets Hendershot get back in game shape and gives us an extra blocker when needed

 

[cowboyjoe]

TBH, Fant’s more like a big WR than TE in my book. Think Antonio Gates.

Pos: TE
Ht: 6012
Wt: 238
Hand: 0958
Arm: 3138
Wing: 7678
40: 4.75
DOB: 3/11/1999
Hometown: Nashville, TN
High School: LaVergne
Eligibility: 2023

Princeton Fant
Tennessee Volunteers​

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One-Liner:​

Move tight end with solid blocking and receiving traits but minimal upside.

Evaluation:​

Athlete with experience playing attached, offset, and in the slot. Used in a variety of different blocking schemes in kick-outs, down blocks, and screens. Shows solid confidence in his hands attacking the ball and coming back to it on drive throws. Moves very well laterally when pass protecting, being able to find work on either edge. Plays with solid burst at the release, emphasizing to get upfield before stemming any direction. Does a good job leaning to create momentum to separate in his routes. Limited route tree but has good footwork at the top of his routes. Has poor effort blocking between the tackles, specifically when he’s attached to the offensive line. Can bring some pop when he is blocking but rarely latches on and drives defenders. Can stop his momentum before contact when wrapping on gap schemes. Blocking technique is lacking with hand placement and putting his head down coming off the line. Limited action as a pass-catcher in college and frame doesn’t give much hope for a jump ball upside at the next level. Not a lot to offer after the catch. Move tight end with solid blocking and receiving traits but minimal upside. Splitting snaps about 50/50 with Tennessee’s other Tight End, Fant does his best work for his offense as the sniffer. He brings good force with his blocks for someone who isn’t the tallest tight end. He’ll pop defenders in space when wrapping on counter or clearing the sidewalk with outside runs. Fant is best when doing this as he can use his speed to out-leverage C and D gap defenders. On the contrary, Fant isn’t a great finisher, as he’ll often fail to latch on at all and will allow his defender back into the play. His effort on some of these blocks probably cost his team extra yardage. In the passing game, they use him as a decoy on screens and in the flats most often. He has some fancy footwork at the top of his routes but isn’t asked to do too much in terms of completing the route tree. He has solid hands with the occasional concentration drop but doesn’t have the twitch or agility to really make any moves after the catch.

Grade:​

UDFA

Background:​

Princeton Fant is coming into 2022 after having a tremendous 2021 season where he set several career highs in receptions, receiving yards, and yards per catch. In his previous three seasons, he made contributions to Tennessee's offense. He was a three-star prospect coming out of LaVergne High School in LaVergne, Tennessee, and was a captain all four years there. In December of 2021, Fant earned a Sociology Degree from Tennessee.



BY
THE NFL DRAFT BIBLE

 

[EPL0c0]

I'm curious if they'll use him on offense or just on special teams.

I recall highlights of him throwing the ball, rushing out of the backfield on short yardage, and as a pass catcher. He's physically big and could help in run blocking

 

[Ring6]

Was he the guy going off in preseason?

No, that was another tight end, John Stephens Jr

 

[Pass2Run]

Obviously, we know Hendershot is also going to suit up.

This should be fun to watch. With 4 TEs active, does that mean we'll see more of Sam Williams at gunner?

I'm really excited about Fant. I honestly didn't know anything at all about him until after we drafted him. But after the draft, I see why they drafted him.

 

[Coogiguy03]

So you think he sucks. Typical coming from you.

No only you suck and I mean that with everything in me big fella!!!

 

[Mr_437]

This move increases the Cowboys chance of winning.

 

[Rockport]

No only you suck and I mean that with everything in me big fella!!!

Mission accomplished.

 

[Beaker42]

Pos: TE
Ht: 6012
Wt: 238
Hand: 0958
Arm: 3138
Wing: 7678
40: 4.75
DOB: 3/11/1999
Hometown: Nashville, TN
High School: LaVergne
Eligibility: 2023

Princeton Fant​

Tennessee Volunteers​

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One-Liner:​

Move tight end with solid blocking and receiving traits but minimal upside.

Evaluation:​

Athlete with experience playing attached, offset, and in the slot. Used in a variety of different blocking schemes in kick-outs, down blocks, and screens. Shows solid confidence in his hands attacking the ball and coming back to it on drive throws. Moves very well laterally when pass protecting, being able to find work on either edge. Plays with solid burst at the release, emphasizing to get upfield before stemming any direction. Does a good job leaning to create momentum to separate in his routes. Limited route tree but has good footwork at the top of his routes. Has poor effort blocking between the tackles, specifically when he’s attached to the offensive line. Can bring some pop when he is blocking but rarely latches on and drives defenders. Can stop his momentum before contact when wrapping on gap schemes. Blocking technique is lacking with hand placement and putting his head down coming off the line. Limited action as a pass-catcher in college and frame doesn’t give much hope for a jump ball upside at the next level. Not a lot to offer after the catch. Move tight end with solid blocking and receiving traits but minimal upside. Splitting snaps about 50/50 with Tennessee’s other Tight End, Fant does his best work for his offense as the sniffer. He brings good force with his blocks for someone who isn’t the tallest tight end. He’ll pop defenders in space when wrapping on counter or clearing the sidewalk with outside runs. Fant is best when doing this as he can use his speed to out-leverage C and D gap defenders. On the contrary, Fant isn’t a great finisher, as he’ll often fail to latch on at all and will allow his defender back into the play. His effort on some of these blocks probably cost his team extra yardage. In the passing game, they use him as a decoy on screens and in the flats most often. He has some fancy footwork at the top of his routes but isn’t asked to do too much in terms of completing the route tree. He has solid hands with the occasional concentration drop but doesn’t have the twitch or agility to really make any moves after the catch.

Grade:​

UDFA

Background:​

Princeton Fant is coming into 2022 after having a tremendous 2021 season where he set several career highs in receptions, receiving yards, and yards per catch. In his previous three seasons, he made contributions to Tennessee's offense. He was a three-star prospect coming out of LaVergne High School in LaVergne, Tennessee, and was a captain all four years there. In December of 2021, Fant earned a Sociology Degree from Tennessee.



BY
THE NFL DRAFT BIBLE

Watch his highlights - he’s more of a big WR than TE.

 

[xwalker]

Bringing 4 TE's to the game again. Must be they don't want to give Hendershot too many ST snaps coming back off his injury.

They 4 active last season for any games that they were all healthy...