Nathan Zappitelli
6′3″ · 295 lb · Mentor, OH · Lake Catholic
Where he comes from
- Mentor, OH
- Lake Catholic
- About 250 miles from Nippert Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1654 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8589.
Where he fits
Cincinnati lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
His line is 10th in the country in line yards this season (a team number, not his).
Cincinnati’s week
- RecordCincinnati is 4-2.
- Next gamevs Utah · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
From Lake Catholic
Also from Mentor, OH
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Cincinnati in the news
- $1M Sorsby lawsuit pending
Front Office Sports Oct 22
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Cincinnati -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 10th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Cincinnati has produced 10 All-Conference offensive linemen. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Gavin Gerhardt went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Joined Cincinnati in 2026
- 2026 Cincinnati SatterfieldYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Cincinnati in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,654 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Cincinnati in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Cincinnati3-star out of Lake Catholic