In person or on film, Nathan Zappitelli Nathan Zappitelli 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Lake Catholic | 2026 State OH is an impressive lineman to see go to work. He has elite size at 6-foot-4 and 255-pounds. Earning second team All-Ohio as a sophomore in Division IV, he offers a high ceiling at the left tackle spot. Not only does he not look like a sophomore with his size, but he plays like an upperclassman on the field. College programs would be wise to get involved in his recruitment now because Zappitelli is a future Division I player. His advanced footwork allows him to halt speed rushers. His long reach and powerful arms are often too much for bull rush edges to handle. Showcases impressive lateral movement with his balance matched to provide a large pocket for his quarterback to operate from. Proper hand placement in pass pro. Good reach with his first step to come down on blocks to either side. Strength can overwhelm players, even ones who gain leverage under him. Has the right attitude to play the left tackle position with good aggression. Is a player that can control even the best defenders when he reaches full extension with his wingspan. Has received interest from Toledo, but should have coaches knocking down the door for his services with time to grow.

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Nathan Zappitelli Nathan Zappitelli 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Lake Catholic | 2026 State OH isn’t built like other sophomores making major contributions on varsity as the starting left tackle. At 6-foot-4 and 244 pounds,  Zappitelli is a force at his position with footwork beyond his years to solidify the left side. He keeps a strong base from every angle of attack and looks like anything but an inexperienced player for a sophomore. A large wingspan to instigate contact from the snap with the strength to get full extension. Fluid hip movement in pass pro to deflect away defensive ends and ride them out of the play. Has good strength in his long arms for hand checks and good instinct to attack a defensive player when they open up. Routinely sends defenders to the ground with his ability to recognize weaknesses and exploit them. Plays with a nasty streak you want to see in a starting left tackle. Handles blitz pickup well, maintains his head up to read what the defense is sending and assist where he is needed along the line. Zappitelli has some of the best film I’ve seen, if you didn’t know he was an underclassman, you’d never guess it from his tape. He is a Division I caliber, I wouldn’t be surprised to see multiple offers coming his way in the future.

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