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  Zack Zimmer

Zack Zimmer

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Winter Park, Fla.

High School:
Trinity Prep

Height / Weight:
5-9 / 180

Position:
FS

2006: Played in all 11 games as a defensive back and kick return specialist...led the Bulldogs and ranked seventh in the PFL in kickoff returns...picked up 79 yards on four kick returns at Davidson...had a long return of 28 yards at Missouri-Rolla...named a 2006 Josten's Scholar-Athlete...2005: Played in 10 games...gained 64 yards on four kickoff returns at Tiffin...named to the Butler Athletic Director's Honor Roll...2004: Saw action in 10 games...led the Bulldogs in kickoff returns...had a 71-yard return on his first collegiate kickoff return against Austin Peay...posted a career-high six kickoff returns for 91 yards against Drake...Personal: Secondary education major...born 10/03/85...son of Jack and Sarah Zimmer, Julie Zimmer...High School: First player in Trinity Prep history to rush for over 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons...two-time team captain...high school squad's Offensive Player of the Year...runner-up for District Player of the Year honors in 2003...two-time all-district performer...scored 40 career touchdowns...selected to play in the 2003 Central Florida All-Star Game...helped Trinity Prep to three consecutive state playoff appearances...earned four varsity letters...High School Coach: Drew Nemec.