Zach Rice is a five-star recruit from Lynchburg, VA, out of Liberty Christian Academy (No. 13 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Syracuse's 8 games this season.
Where Rice comes from
- Lynchburg, VA
- Liberty Christian Academy
- About 400 miles from JMA Wireless Dome
- Five-star, No. 13 in the 2022 class; signed with North Carolina.
- On the Syracuse roster since 2025
Where Rice fits
Syracuse lists 23 offensive linemen this season.
Syracuse offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 68th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Syracuse is 4-4. Next: vs Clemson, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Liberty Christian Academy
Also from Lynchburg, VA
Came to Syracuse by way of North Carolina.
Where to follow
Awards
A five-star recruit at offensive line for Syracuse -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 68th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Syracuse has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Matthew Bergeron went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 Syracuse BrownYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Syracuse BrownYear 4 · Games –
- Apr 2025 Entered the transfer portalNorth Carolina to Syracuse
- 2024 North Carolina BrownYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 North Carolina BrownYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 North Carolina BrownYear 1 · Games –
- High school Liberty Christian AcademyLynchburg, VA · Class of 2022Five-star, No. 13 in the 2022 class. Signed with North Carolina.Also from Liberty Christian Academy: Gideon Davidson (Clemson), Easton Ware (Clemson), Davis Lane Jr. (Rice) and 1 more.
Moves
- Transferred from North Carolina to Syracuse, Apr 30, 2025.
2022
- Signed with North CarolinaFive-star, out of Liberty Christian Academy
2025
- Transferred to Syracusefrom North Carolina
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Mack Brown and Fran Brown.
