Zion Gist
Zion Gist
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Fitzgerald
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Michigan State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Michigan State
Returning around him
- 69% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 2 Michigan State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -18 net (28 in / 46 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Michigan State · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #38 · 2026 recruiting class #45
Background
2025 SEASON: Redshirted . . . did not see game action . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week twice (vs. Iowa and Minnesota). HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Helped lead Lincoln-Way East High School to a 12-1 record and the IHSA Class 8A semifinals . . . ranked one of the best overall...