Matt Zollers
| Spring-Ford Rams – No. 2 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career history | |
| High school | Spring-Ford (Royersford, Pennsylvania) |
Matt Zollers is an American football quarterback.
Early life and high school
[edit]Zollers lives in Royersford, Pennsylvania and attends Spring-Ford High School, where he plays basketball and football.[1][2] He passed for 2,052 yards and 23 touchdowns during his sophomore season.[3] As a junior, Zollers passed for a school-record 2,917 yards with 37 touchdowns and two interceptions.[4] Following his junior year, he competed in the Elite 11 quarterback competition and was named a finalist.[5] Zollers was selected to play in the 2025 All-American Bowl.[6] He suffered a broken ankle in the third game of his senior year, ending his season.[7] Zollers passed for 426 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions while also rushing for 221 yards and three touchdowns before the injury.[8]
Zollers is a consensus four-star recruit and the top prospect in Pennsylvania.[9][10] He is ranked as a five-star recruit and the second-best quarterback prospect in the nation by On3.com.[11][12] Zollers committed to play college football at Missouri over offers from Penn State, Pittsburgh, and Georgia.[13][14]
Personal life
[edit]Zollers' older brother, Kevin, is a defensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Panthers.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ Romero, Tracey (January 12, 2024). "Spring-Ford Junior's Versatility Shines on Both Basketball Court and Football Field". MONTCO.today. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Arkans, Dan (January 9, 2024). "D-I football prospect Matt Zollers' toughness contributing to Spring-Ford's success on the court". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Isley, Ryan (August 5, 2024). "Pennsylvania high school football: Top senior quarterback recruits for the 2024 season". SI.com. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Snyder, Audrey (March 4, 2024). "Can Penn State keep Matt Zollers home in PA? Inside the fast-rising 2025 QB recruitment". The Athletic. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Ginnan, Collin (May 19, 2024). "Missouri elite QB commit Matt Zollers earns Elite 11 Finals invite". On3.com. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Ramos, Gus (August 2, 2024). "Quarterback Matt Zollers Commits to 2025 All-American Bowl". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ "FOOTBALL: Spring-Ford QB Zollers 'in good spirits' after suffering season-ending broken ankle Friday". The Mercury. September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ Stamps, Michael (September 14, 2024). "Mizzou QB Commit Matt Zollers Suffers Apparent Lower leg Injury". SI.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ Bodani, Frank (April 3, 2024). "Decision time: Will Matt Zollers, a top national QB, 'stay' with Penn State football?". York Daily Record. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Carter, Aaron (June 19, 2024). "Spring-Ford's Matt Zollers garners more attention after NIL deals. But his focus remains the same". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Shelton, Hunter (July 8, 2024). "Missouri QB commit Matt Zollers is new 5-star in updated 2025 On300". On3.com. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Busak, Adam (July 8, 2024). "Offseason rankings adjustment further boosts Mizzou's recruiting class". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Carter, Aaron (April 4, 2024). "Spring-Ford junior quarterback Matt Zollers commits to Missouri". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Raynor, Grace (August 9, 2024). "Missouri momentum: Tigers getting it done with star-studded 2025 recruiting class". The Athletic. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Carter, Aaron (May 24, 2024). "Spring-Ford quarterback Matt Zollers kept his cool and his recruiting took off". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved August 30, 2024.