Big frame, old-school edge, and a recruiting résumé built for trench warfare
Sam Zimmerer entered Colorado as a 6-3, 245-pound freshman defensive end from Air Academy, and his high-school profile showed real edge-rush pedigree: Rivals had him as the No. 34 strong-side DE nationally and the No. 11 player in Colorado in his class, with praise for his 4.8 speed and 290-pound bench. He also came in as a three-time team captain, which screams toughness and buy-in. If you want a developmental DE with size, competitive intensity, and a proven football background, Zimmerer looks like a fit.
