Gant attended Pine Forest, where he was named All-Region in football his senior year. He was a member of the state champion team as a sophomore and a member of three-time district championship teams. Gant was a three-time letterman in football and basketball.
He played college football at Saint Olaf College. Gant established himself as a standout in his first collegiate game versus Luther College, when he helped lead Saint Olaf College back from a 30-6 halftime deficit, capping the comeback with an 80-yard touchdown reception to take the lead in the game"s final minute. 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 Saint Olaf in receptions (35) and receiving yards (542).
Pre-draft Washington Redskins He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2008.
Saint Louis Rams He was signed by the Saint Louis Rams in 2009.
Gant has been a member of two National Football League (NFL) teams, the Washington Redskins and Saint Louis Rams.
