2027 Hedgesville DB Garrett Zollinger Garrett Zollinger 5'8" | 148 lbs | WR/DB Hedgesville | 2027 WV has had some bright spots for Hedgesville during a difficult season and is a senior DB worth taking a look at. He’s stepped into a starting role at corner and has shown some good things on film, particularly as a tackler. Zollinger is a physical defender who isn’t afraid to come downhill and deliver contact, and he does a good job making tackles in space. He has a smaller frame, but his quickness and speed allow him to stay active in the secondary and close on plays. Zollinger is an under-the-radar senior who could be a good D3 prospect to check out.

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Garrett Zollinger Garrett Zollinger 5'8" | 148 lbs | WR/DB Hedgesville | 2027 WV will be one of the veterans Hedgesville turns to as it navigates a season of change. 2027 Hedgesville WR/DB Garrett Zollinger Garrett Zollinger 5'8" | 148 lbs | WR/DB Hedgesville | 2027 WV brings some varsity experience to the secondary, where he can line up at either deep safety or nickel while also contributing on special teams. Though undersized, he plays with a scrappy mentality and is a dependable open-field tackler who plays well near the line of scrimmage. As the Eagles work to establish a new identity, Zollinger’s versatility and expanded role should make him one of the more important pieces on the roster this fall and a breakout candidate.

2027 Hedgesville WR/DB Garrett Zollinger brings a competitive edge to the WV Exposure Series that shows up all over his film. Hedgesville used him in a variety of defensive roles last season, and the versatility stands out right away when watching how he moves and reacts around the football. Zollinger is currently signed up as a WR, which should make for an interesting evaluation, especially with the quickness and burst he flashes in space. His effort on special teams also says a lot about the way he approaches the game and competes every snap. Expect him to get plenty of work during 1-on-1s on both sides of the ball because the athletic traits also translate well to defensive back, where the bulk of his film is.