Zion Wilson’s rise from walk-on to AAC impact DT
In the 2025 season, Zion Wilson became one of East Carolina’s biggest breakout stories: a former walk-on who switched from offensive line to defensive tackle and then posted 42 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 7 sacks across 13 games. His calling card is interior disruption — he’s a long, stout, high-motor defender who can collapse pockets and finish plays, not just occupy space. That kind of late-developing, relentless, pass-rush upside is exactly why he’s worth your attention if you need a tone-setting DL with real upside.
