Zina Umeozulu

1/31/24

Zina Umeozulu Scouting Summary

Charles Power•

Developmental EDGE prospect with the upside to become a versatile presence as a pass rusher and edge setter. Has a big frame, at around 6-foot-4.5, 230 pounds with plus length. Should add substantial mass once in a college strength program.Emerged as a national prospect as a high school underclassman. Lines up as a defensive end while playing top competition at perennial Texas power, Allen High. Has translatable physical tools for the position. Length gives offensive tackles issues. Able to beat blocks with his length and play strength. When he’s able to time up the snap, shows the ability to dart into the backfield and make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Has an effective long-arm pass rush move. Power and anchor help in setting the edge against the run. Not overly productive on Friday nights, totaling just seven sacks over his final two years of high school. Turned in a strong showing at the Under Armour All-America Game as a senior, flashing skill level that did not always show up on high school film. Can improve his first-step quickness and consistency in game settings. Younger for the cycle, turning 18 years old in July prior to his freshman season of college.

1/03/24

Zina Umeozulu a top performer at Under Armour All-America

Charles Power•

Zina Umeozulu‘s week-long showing was the most pleasant surprise at Under Armour. The 6-foot-4.5, 230-pounder’s senior film and production generated more questions than answers coming into the event. Any concern was quelled by his consistently strong performance on each day of action at Under Armour. Umeozulu gave opposing offensive linemen issues with his translatable combination of length and bend. He also showed surprising first-step quickness and pass rush instincts. Umeozulu employed a dangerous longarm move and was able to convert speed to power over the course of the week. He also flashed during the game, tallying a strip sack and two more quarterback hurries.

10/20/22

Zina Umeozulu dials up pressure vs. Denton Guyer

Sam Spiegelman•National Recruiting Analyst

2024 top-100 EDGE Zina Umeozulu was quietly in the box score, but the 6-foot-4, 220-pounder generated pressure routinely and drew the attention of Guyer’s protection up front. He faced one of the nation's best QB, Jackson Arnold, who fires out the ball quickly and decisively, limiting his impact. Umeozulu is raw with outstanding length and moves well in his frame. He flashed in glimpses off the edge and is intriguing nonetheless.