Preston Zandier brings reliable, all-around linebacker production to Youngstown State
Zandier is a sturdy, assignment-sound linebacker whose value shows up in the dirty work: in 2024 he played all 12 games, made 8 starts, and logged 45 tackles with 6.5 tackles for loss, while Youngstown State also noted his CSC Academic All-District recognition. He looks like a fit for a defense that wants physicality, reliability, and a player who can handle contact, diagnose quickly, and compete with consistent intensity rather than flashy production. The main appeal is his combination of veteran experience and steady run support, not highlight-reel stats.
