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Zadean Wilson

Athlete/Linebacker

2026 Class

6'2" Height

205 Weight

Marion School

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About Zadean

Zadean Wilson is a 6'2" Athlete/Linebacker in the 2026 class. Wilson attends Marion in Arkansas. Wilson's Player Profile was created on September 1, 2024. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Zadean Wilson is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Colton Edwards

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Zadean Wilson Zadean Wilson 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH/LB Marion | 2026 State AR can line up off the edge or play off-ball. He utilizes good use of hands to shed, along with the foot speed to chase down ball carriers. Overall, he plays sideline-to-sideline.

Let’s do it 🐻#Committed pic.twitter.com/tLoiqiv6vf

— Zay Wilson (@Zayslidn) December 19, 2025

6 months ago

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Colton Edwards

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Zadean Wilson Zadean Wilson 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH/LB Marion | 2026 State AR is another high motor prospect. His X-Factor is his scheme versatility. Wilson can line up off the edge or play off-ball. He utilizes good use of hands to shed, along with the foot speed to chase down ball carriers.

Note – 3.8 GPA

Marion 60
Sheridan 51

2026 LB
15 Offers⭐️

2 picks
1 pick 6
1 rushing TD@EarlGill10 @ArRecruitingGuy pic.twitter.com/n5IjT99zLP

— Zadean “Zay” Wilson (@Zayslidn) October 26, 2025

7 months ago

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Colton Edwards

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Zadean Wilson Zadean Wilson 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH/LB Marion | 2026 State AR was all over the field on Friday night, showcasing his athletic ability and motor. His night resulted in 7.5 tackles, two sacks, and two tackles for loss. Wilson was playing off the edge and off-ball, utilizing good angles to chase down ball carriers with good foot quickness. He’ll be causing havoc throughout 2025.

Note – 3.8 GPA

🚨first game highlights🚨

7.5 tackles
2 tfls
2 sacks@LanceClark3 @TateBenton @ArRecruitingGuy @TomLoy247 @BillyEmbody @ArSportsNet @NIckPerry_27 @k_sutherlandAR @CoachParkerCCU @Coach_JNance @Ben_HamnerUNA @coachjmcdaniel @nbaker2_ @CoachJG_ @CoachHun_SMU @cameronhall_4 pic.twitter.com/8vL6hQE2JO

— Zadean “Zay” Wilson (@Zayslidn) August 30, 2025

10 months ago

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Zadean Wilson Zadean Wilson 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH/LB Marion | 2026 State AR holds offers from Central Arkansas, Kennesaw State, UT Martin, and more. He excels as an off-ball linebacker and an EDGE rusher due to his explosiveness. He effectively engages with blocks. He demonstrates quick initial movement off the line of scrimmage. He maintains good pad level and hand placement. His burst allows him to shed blocks quickly and make plays either at the LOS or in the backfield. He consistently applies pressure on the quarterback and shows a good sideline-to-sideline motor in pursuit of ball carriers. Add him to your recruiting board.

Note – 3.8 GPA

After a Great Conversation with @CoachMattioli and Camp at the Memphis Mega camp, I am blessed to receive an offer from Kennesaw State! #ReptheM @kennesawstfb #GoldStandard @LanceClark3 @PatriotsFB870 @CoachVert @On3Recruits @TateBenton pic.twitter.com/R7ErsK5Obq

— Zadean “Zay” Wilson (@Zayslidn) June 1, 2025

11 months ago

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Zadean Wilson Zadean Wilson 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH/LB Marion | 2026 State AR ranks number 6 at his position, excelling as both an off-ball linebacker and an EDGE rusher due to his explosiveness. Wilson has been racking in the offers, recently from UT Martin, Kennesaw State, Central Arkansas, and more. He effectively engages with blocks, demonstrating quick initial movement off the line of scrimmage, good pad level, hand placement, and burst to shed blocks quickly and make plays either at the LOS or in the backfield. He consistently applies pressure on the quarterback and shows a good sideline-to-sideline motor in pursuit of ball carriers.

Note – 3.8 GPA

After a Great conversation with @CoachLeno_UTM and Camp at the Memphis mega camp, I am blessed to receive an offer from UT Martin! @UTM_FOOTBALL #ReptheM #MartinMade @LanceClark3 @TateBenton @CoachVert @On3Recruits @PatriotsFB870 pic.twitter.com/1J6VWRBmdC

— Zadean “Zay” Wilson |2026| | ATH |🐶 (@Zayslidn) June 1, 2025

1 year ago

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Colton Edwards

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Zadean Wilson Zadean Wilson 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH/LB Marion | 2026 State AR is explosive and physical off the EDGE. He takes on blocks with good initial quickness off the LOS, good pad level, hand placement, and burst to shed blocks quickly and make a play at the LOS or in the backfield. He consistently puts pressure on the quarterback. Wilson displays a sideline-to-sideline motor in pursuit of ball carriers. He is physical at the point of attack with good athletic ability and quickness. He also has experience at tight end with the willingness to block and create running lanes.

Note – 3.7 GPA

2 years ago

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Zadean Wilson Zadean Wilson 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH/LB Marion | 2026 State AR was making plays at the line of scrimmage or in the backfield all night off the EDGE. Wilson was explosive, taking on blocks with good pad level and hand placement, and burst to shed blocks quickly and make a play. He showcased a sideline-to-sideline motor in pursuit of ball carriers. He is physical at the point of attack with good athletic ability and quickness. Wilson is someone to add to your big board.