Iowa State’s Intense Backup LB with Elite Special Teams Impact
Zachary Lovett, a 6-2, 250-pound senior linebacker for the Iowa State Cyclones, delivered a high-intensity 2025 season as a backup LB and key special teams contributor, playing in all 13 games and finishing with 11 tackles, 3.0 sacks, and 3.5 tackles for a loss. His differentiators include relentless intensity, exceptional special teams versatility, and a career marked by durability—playing 34 total games with 26 tackles and 3 sacks. Though not a primary starter, Lovett’s personality traits of grit and coachability make him a perfect fit for teams needing a reliable, hard-hitting depth piece who elevates every practice and game. He’s injury-free and ready to contribute immediately.
