
Wake Forest’s Zach Ranson: rangy, versatile, and still a depth-chart grinder
Zach Ranson is a Wake Forest linebacker/athlete who arrived as a consensus three-star prospect, listed at 6-2 to 6-3 and roughly 205–233 pounds depending on the season, and has carved out a role as a tough, versatile defender rather than a headline stat monster. In his most recent available season data, he has been used sparingly on defense, but he has flashed enough range and physicality to earn multiple seasons in the program. He looks like a fit for teams that value length, special-teams utility, and developmental upside over instant impact.