Zak Zinter OG Michigan | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Zak Zinter OG Michigan
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Last Updated: 05/05/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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| Last Updated: 05/05/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 5.30 seconds (52%*) | |
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Overall Rating: | 77.3 / 100 | |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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84% |
| Run Blocking: |
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73% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#223
Position rank:
#37
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| College Games: 34 College Snaps: 1931 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 89/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Zak Zinter from Buckingham Browne & Nichols High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Zinter opted to join Michigan.In 2020 as a freshman Zinter saw action in 5 games and played a total of 214 snaps for the Wolverines. He allowed just 3 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and no sacks while playing at right guard.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 13 games and a total of 733 snaps. He conceded 11 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and one sack while playing at right guard.
In 2022 as a junior Zinter saw action in 13 games and totaled 835 snaps. He gave up 6 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack while playing at right guard.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Solid positional run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet.
- As a pass protector, Zinter plays with good balance and holds up against the bull rush. Zinter has strong hands and does a nice job gripping and latching on once he has his hands on the pass rusher.
- In the run game, he plays with a mean streak and does a nice job generating a push at the initial point of attack. He can get outside and does a decent job landing blocks in space.
- A work in progress with some raw tools, has a solid blend of length and agility. He has a powerful upper body and does an impressive job using his length, with power behind his initial punch and the grip to grab and move defenders.
- In the run game, he comes off the snap quickly and is excellent with hand placement. Zinter understands angles, and he displays impressive footwork in moving to the second level, usually getting in position to deliver blocks.
- Tall with long arms, he has exceptional length and is a violent, aggressive, and precise puncher who can redirect pass rushers.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Is a little too much of a waist bender, and Zinter doesn’t play with ideal power and functional strength. Most concerning - he often gets caught dropping his head, a bad habit that will have to be corrected.
- Has enough power in the run game, but at times he seems to lack a mean streak.
- Doesn’t display the agility and speed to effectively get around as a pulling guard. Zinter generally struggles in space, and he will have a tough time consistently landing blocks on the second level
How other scouting services rate Zak Zinter (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
85.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
21.0