Redshirt Freshman DL with Elite High School Rushing Pedigree and All-State Intensity
Zion Felton, a 6-1, 235-pound redshirt freshman defensive lineman for Gardner-Webb, stands out not just for his frame but for his relentless, high-intensity playing style rooted in a decorated high school career where he was a 2x SC POY and All-State selection ranked #11 in SC for rushing yards (MaxPreps, 2024). Unlike typical DLs, Felton brings rare lateral agility and burst from his 4-year varsity background, allowing him to penetrate gaps with unusual speed. He’s a 2025 camp standout who plays with a ‘new era’ intensity, embodying Coach Reisert’s vision of future-ready toughness. With no injury history and a personality marked by competitive fire, Felton is a perfect fit for teams needing a disruptive, agile DL who can evolve into a pass-rushing threat. Care about him because he’s the rare DL who thinks like a rusher—making him a high-upside, intensity-driven asset for any defensive scheme.
