Zach Swanson Biography

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Zach Swanson
Tight End
6-6, 225 Katy, Texas (Katy HS)
• Helped team win state titles in sophomore and junior seasons and reached Class 5A Division II championship game as a senior in 2009
• Honorable mention all-district as a senior on run-oriented team
• First-team all-district as a junior
• Rated a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and ESPN.com/Scout.com
• Ranked No. 22 tight end in the nation by ESPN.com
• Ranked No. 28 tight end in the nation by Scout.com
• Helped the Tigers to a 14-2 record in 2009 with 24 receptions for 379 yards and two scores
• Had seven catches for 140 yards as a junior on a team that ran the ball 70 percent of the time
• Versatile enough to play offensive tackle in state championship game
• Born in Stuart, Fla.
• Played for head coach Gary Joseph at Katy