Four-Star EDGE Zina Umeozulu names Top 9

Four-star EDGE Zina Umeozulu of Allen (TX) High has narrowed his list to nine schools. 

The 6-foot-5, 230 pounder is down to the following: Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Texas, Oregon, USC, SMU, Miami, Georgia, and LSU.

Umeozulu quickly discussed his finalists with On3.

Oklahoma 

“I really like coach Venables and how he is a defensive minded head coach and love the way he is running their program. I enjoy talking with all the coaches.”

Texas A&M

“I have a great relationship with all the staff over there and love the vibes I get from everyone in that program. The defensive scheme stands out too.

Texas

“I like coach Sark and the whole program and potentially teaming up with my brother again would be great.”

Oregon 

“I feel like nobody in the country can develop me as well as the coaches up there and I really like Eugene. I believe I could be a part of what they’re building.”

USC

“I really like coach Riley and the staff, and believe in what he is developing there.”

SMU

“It’s very close to home and I feel like I fit their scheme well. Really like the program.” 

Miami

“I really like coach Cristobal and the whole staff shows a lot of love. Also, I like their tradition and defense.” 

Georgia

“I love what they are doing and I believe I can be apart of the dynasty that they are building.”

LSU

“A great program that I have always loved since I was young. I like what they are building and like how genuine the coaches are.”

Umeozulu ranks as the No. 193 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 14 EDGE and the No. 38 player in the state of Texas.

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $74K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Zina Umeozulu Personal Life (via On3)

“Zina Umeozulu emerged onto the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex football scene with authority in the 2021 season when he was named Texas District 5-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year at powerhouse program Allen High School. Umeozulu had 46 tackles, four tackles for a loss, six sacks and eight hurries that season. Umeozulu caused more damage as a junior, even if his sack totals were down some. Allen coaches said opponents would double-team Umeozulu, which opened up opportunities for his teammates to make plays. He still managed to record 43 tackles, 11 hurries, three fumble recoveries and three sacks in 2022. His older brother, Neto, is an offensive lineman at Texas. Away from football, Umeozulu enjoys playing video games and listening to NBA YoungBoy. His favorite restaurant is Chick-Fil-A. He plans on majoring in business in college. His parents are Okeoma and Tobe Umeozulu.”