Zach Rice

Zach Rice, Kobe Paysour
University of North Carolina Football
Kenan Stadium
Chapel Hill, NC
Saturday, April 20, 2024

Photo by: CLARABELLA R. COUCH

Position:
Offensive Line
Height:
6-5
Weight:
305
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Lynchburg, Va.
High School:
Liberty Christian Academy

2024 – Sophomore Season
Appeared in first six games in the 2024 season.

2023 – Redshirt Freshman Season
Appeared in 12 games primarily on special teams • Added valuable depth along the offensive line.

2022 – True Freshman Season

Appeared in two games for a total of 16 snaps at right guard • Made his UNC debut against FAMU before playing against Virginia Tech • Redshirted

Liberty Christian Academy
An early enrollee who is a five-star prospect listed as the nation’s ninth-best player, the No. 1 offensive tackle and the No. 1 player in Virginia in the 247Sports Composite • Ranked as the nation’s 21st-best player, the No. 3 offensive tackle and the No. 1 player in the state by Rivals • Tabbed as the nation’s 13th-best player, the No. 3 offensive tackle and the No. 1 player in the state according to ESPN • A member of the ESPN 300 • Listed as the nation’s 13th-best player, the No. 2 inside offensive lineman and the No. 1 player in the state by On3 • An Under Armour All-American and team captain • Also invited to the Polynesian Bowl • Named Virginia’s Gatorade Player of the Year • Named MaxPreps Virginia Player of the Year • A two-time all-state selection • Claimed the Titan Trophy, which goes to the area’s outstanding football player who displays character and leadership • A four-year starter, two-way player and a team captain • Led LCA to the state championship game as a senior and the state semifinals and a regional championship as a junior • Did not allow a sack over his final two seasons • Tallied 219 pancake blocks during his senior season • Also played basketball for three seasons • Coached by Frank Rocco.

Personal
Son of Mary Rice • Mother, Mary, played basketball at Liberty • Grandfather, Maynard, played football at UVA • Uncle, Barry, played at Liberty • Cousin, Joshua, played football at Air Force and Charleston Southern • Assisted in caring for his grandmother • Served as a Big Brother mentor • Volunteered at various football camps and holds workout sessions with youth in his area • Participated in Christian community service projects through LCA • Birthday is Jan. 21.