Harvard’s disruptive edge rusher with elite production and rare motor
Zack Hodges was a difference-maker for Harvard in the 2014 season, posting 40 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles while earning first-team All-Ivy and Defensive Player of the Year recognition. His calling cards were an explosive first step, strong bend, relentless chase effort, and a knack for creating chaos in the backfield rather than just finishing plays. He also brings a notable non-stat story: after overcoming a difficult upbringing, he was widely described as a high-intensity, mature, team-first pass rusher—good fit for a defense that values urgency and disruption.
