Horace Gant

Horace Gant, Jr. (born April 7, 1985 in ) is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at St. Olaf.

Early years

Named All-Region senior year at Pine Forrest High School. He was a member of state champion team as a sophomore and a member of three-time district championship team. Gant was a three-time letterwinner in football and basketball.

College career

Gant holds school career records for receptions (185), receiving yards (3,061) and receiving touchdowns (27). In 2007, his senior season he was a Division III Third-Team All-America selection after catching 65 passes for 1,121 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was All-MIAC as well. In 2006 Gant was All-MIAC, totaling 42 catches and five touchdowns. In 2005 he was a First-team All-MIAC selection. In 2004 Gant was Second-team All-MIAC. after leading St. Olaf in receptions (35) and receiving yards (542).

Professional career

Pre-draft measureables

Height

6-2⅛ **

**represents St. Olaf Pro Day—"X" Denotes "No Data" or "Did Not Participate"

He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2008. After his release by the Redskins he was signed by the St. Louis Rams to a free agent contract for the 2009 season.