Veteran Miami center Zach Carpenter brings proven line stability and trench savvy
Carpenter is a seasoned, high-rep interior lineman who started all 13 games at center for Miami in 2024 and helped anchor an offense that led the nation in points per game (43.9) and yards per game (537.2), while earning All-ACC honorable mention and ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week recognition early in the season.[4][13] His biggest differentiators are experience, versatility at center and guard, and reliability in communication and run-game setup, making him a strong fit for teams that want a steady, assignment-clean veteran rather than a flashy mauler; he has also dealt with a March 2025 hamstring issue noted in draft scouting.[2][6]
