Frantz shares in the frustration but has nothing but positive memories if his playing days are indeed complete. We take a closer look at Scott Frantz. Projected 40 Time: 5. RS Senior, 6'5", 303 lbs After a redshirt season in 2015, the Lawrence Free State product burst on the scene to earn First Team Big 12 All-Freshman honors in 2016. "Obviously nothing is set in stone, but as of now it looks like I'm going to go to Austin, Tex.," finishes Frantz on what's next for him. In 2019, Frantz quickly transitioned from Bill Snyder to Chris Klieman without missing a beat, landing on the All-Big 12 Second Team to finish his collegiate eligibility. Starting 51-straight games, Frantz has been K-State's reliable anchor on the left side for four years, helping the team win 30 games over that span. "I certainly hope his sexuality had no bearing on him furthering his career but these are decisions made by people he can’t control. "Yeah, it is (frustrating)," begins Frantz. 34 OT prospect in the Draft, and he predicts he’ll get picked in the sixth round or later, if at all. CBS Sports HQ breaks down the top 275 NFL draft prospects ahead of the 2020 draft. "Scott had a wonderful career, regardless if an opportunity comes about in the NFL or not," the coach told GPC exclusively. ", @ScottFrantz74 should get a shot based on his body of work starting over 50 games in Big12 & loves to compete, loves 2 learn, &loves his teammates! CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. had a wonderful career, regardless if an opportunity comes about in the NFL or not," the coach told GPC exclusively.
K-State assistant Conor Riley, who mentored Frantz this past fall, shares in that sentiment. 2020 NFL Draft Prospect: Scott Frantz-OT-Kansas State Scott Frantz, OT, Kansas State Height: 6-5. Denver will likely be looking at tackle early on in the draft. Now, more than 24 hours since the conclusion of the annual event, the offensive lineman is contemplating a future away from the football field as he remains unsigned. Weight: 297. "But, hey, I had a hell of a career, laid it all out there and made some great friends while doing it. "Think it's a career," Frantz responded to GoPowercat on Sunday evening during a brief conversation about his future, hinting his playing days might be done. In the weeks leading up to the NFL Draft, Frantz says communication was flowing regularly. Historical Rankings for Scott Frantz-OT-Kansas State as a OT. "Some of the things that hurt me are out of my control," Frantz details. "I certainly hope his sexuality had no bearing on him furthering his career but these are decisions made by people he can’t control. I know this, his life won’t be defined on a NFL career or his sexuality, but lasting impact he can have on others!Love ya Scottie https://t.co/KqcLYWA9fo. Here we track how a given prospect has done in our positional rankings over the last 12 months or so. Training out of a local gym in Lawrence, the lineman says the Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills were among the franchises who spoke to him most, giving him hope he would find his way onto a roster in some capacity. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett in a 33-28 win over Texas A&M in the Texas Bowl. "If there's one thing that Coach (Conor) Riley taught me last year it was to control what you can control and ignore everything else. Personally and professionally, if such a non-football element is truly what's holding team management from even inviting Frantz to camp, I find that to be both disheartening and cowardly.
During his K-State career, left tackle Scott Frantz started in 50 games, more than any other offensive lineman on a Power 5 Conference team in 2019. But instead of joining the likes of recent K-State linemen to receive a professional shot like Luke Hayes and Abdul Beecham, the more decorated player can't help but wonder what role his personal life played in his current standing. Yet, as fellow offensive tackle Nick Kaltmayer prepares for life with the Miami Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent, the Sunflower State native sits at home monitoring a cell phone that's gone silent. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Walter Cherepinsky, another NFL Draft analyst, says Frantz is the No. "I came out to my teammates, and I've never felt so loved and so accepted ever in my life than when I did that," Frantz told ESPN's Holly Row…