#61
Nathan Zappitelli
Returning to Cincinnati for 2026
Mentor, Ohio → Lake Catholic
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scott Satterfield
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Cincinnati
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Cincinnati
Returning around him
- 8% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 4 Cincinnati players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -1 net (22 in / 23 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Cincinnati · Last season: 7-6 (AP #22) · Talent rank #73 · 2026 recruiting class #58
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