Texas Longhorns Safety Prospect with High School Ball Hawk Pedigree
Matthew Zapata, a Class of 2024 Texas Longhorns commit from Burges High School, earned all-state and first-team all-conference honors as a senior defensive back, showcasing elite ball skills with seven career interceptions despite modest 2023-24 stats of 15 tackles (1.9 per game) over 8 games. His standout high school tape reveals sharp instincts, physicality at safety, and versatility from two-way experience (WR/CB), making him a high-upside depth piece for Texas' secondary—perfect for teams needing athletic, turnover-forcing DBs with proven tackling fundamentals and conference-level accolades.
