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Zach Rice
Returning to Syracuse for 2026
R-Jr. · Lynchburg, Va. → Liberty Christian Academy
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Zach Rice
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
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CFB
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NFL
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Syracuse
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Syracuse
Returning around him
- 14% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -10 net (19 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Syracuse · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #34 · 2026 recruiting class #35
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #6497
Peaked at #6497 this season.
Background
Career Overview: Appeared in 27 games at North Carolina before transferring to Syracuse in the spring of 2025 ... Was the No. 1 ranked offensive tackle in the 2022 recruiting class. Redshirt Junior (2025): Appeared in two games, making his Syracuse debut against Colgate (9/12) ... Also saw action...