Zach Blanchard

Class:
Graduate Student
Position:
OL
Ht. / Wt.:
6-2 / 340
Hometown:
Clover, S.C.
High School:
Clover HS

2024: Served as a key contributor on the offensive line throughout the season, earning playing time in 11 games for the Bulldogs...helped the veteran five-man corps to a SoCon-best 4.00 tackles-for-loss allowed per game...the unit also surrendered just 1.75 sacks per game, good for third within the league...on the ground, The Citadel closed out the season with the second-best rushing offense in the SoCon, averaging 175.1 yards per game...also assisted team in a strong third-down conversion percentage at .379, good for third in league.

2023: Saw time in all 11 games...helped the team rush for 123.4 yards per game.

2022: Played in 10 games…helped the team rush for 233.1 yards per game with 15 scores on the ground.

2021: Appeared in all 11 games, earning the start in four contests…helped a Bulldog offense rush for 268.3 yards per game…team rushed for season-high 363 yards and four scores in victory over VMI…started against Wofford, leading way for 344 yards and four rushing touchdowns.

2020-21: Appeared in one game...got the start at center against Samford.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for head coach Brian Lane at Clover High School…helped the Blue Eagles to a 12-1 record and third round of the playoffs…also a two-time state placer in wrestling.

PERSONAL: Son of Trey and Candie Blanchard…plans to major in sport management.