#42 DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
OFFERS: Jacksonville Univ, Virginia Wise, & Berry College
WT: 255
GPA: 3.35
Class: 2019
Squat: 385
Bench: 280
Power Clean: 225
What makes you stand out as a future collegiate athlete?
– 2018 Class AAA Regular Season Sack Leader(10)
– 2018 GACA All Star TEam Selection
– 2018 Preseason All State
– 2018 Region 7AAA 1st Team Defensive End
– Selected AAA All State Defensive End Honorable Mention Georgia Sports Writers Association
– Selected 7AAA 1st Team All Region as a Junior
– Selected to participate in the http://Scout.com Georgia Elite Football Classic.
As a junior in 12 games, Zac recorded 62 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, 5 pass knock downs, 5 Tipped Passes, 24 QB hurries, 4 QB knock downs, 1 caused fumble, 1 recovered fumble.
In only 6 varsity games as a 10th grader, Zac registered 27 tackles, 2 sacks, 3TFL’s, 13 QB pressures.
Awards:
– 2 time Dawson County News defensive player of the week
– Nominee for the Georgia Blitz Player of the Year. The only defensive player nominated.
https://blitzsportsga.com/2017/11/06/football-player-of-the-year-nominees-announced/
– Character Leader Team member representing his 10th and 11th grade class.
– Nominee for the North Georgia Touchdown Club Defensive Player of the Week.
Contact email: gbaloga@dawson.k12.ga.us
Baloga is a surprisingly quick lineman, who beats the guy right when the ball is snapped. He is a bull out there on the field and he does a good job of getting leverage on his opponent. He went up against some very good offensive tackles (especially #77 for GAC) and more than held his own. He uses his hands well, and does a good job of setting the edge. From watching his film, it looks like he could play a number of positions on the defensive line, and potentially grow into a defensive tackle. Slowly but surely Baloga is adding weight, and is almost 260 lbs for his senior season. Looks to have continued to improve his block shedding, getting better leverage and pursuing the ball carrier. Was getting the backfield at higher clip than even last year, and if you watch, once again it’s against talented offensive lineman. Baloga looks to have longer arms, and that really plays a huge role in his success on the field.
2018 STATS: 56 tackles, 21 TFL, 10 sacks & 27 QB hurries
2017 STATS: 62 tackles, 17 TFL, 11 sacks, 4 QB knockdowns, 1 FF, 1 FR & 24 QB hurries
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The kid is pretty darn good to be so young. Seems quick and strong. Very aggressive. Built well and could add size at the next level. We will be watching him.
Quick. Strong. Will make someone a good DE at the next level.
I saw him play week 10. Impressive in person.