Player Career
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Player Story
Zach Petersen built his college career from 2018 through 2021 as a defensive end from Long Grove, IA wearing No. 55, spending time with Iowa State. The clearest part of Zach Petersen's career was his defensive production: 107 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and 2 passes defended across 37 career games in the available record. That gives Zach Petersen's career enough real context without stretching the story beyond the available production.
Track team changes, role shifts, and season-to-season movement.
Iowa State
2018-2021
Opening stop
Season Value Progression
| Season | Team | Primary | Efficiency | Usage | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Postseason | Iowa State | 0 | 5.6 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Regular Season | Iowa State | 0 | 5.6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Regular Season | Iowa State | 11.5 | 23.8 | 6 | 11.5 |
| 2020 Postseason | Iowa State | 3 | 10.9 | 3.4 | -8.5 |
| 2020 Regular Season | Iowa State | 3 | 10.9 | 3.4 | 0 |
| 2021 Postseason | Iowa State | 9.5 | 22.8 | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| 2021 Regular Season | Iowa State | 9.5 | 22.8 | 5.5 | 0 |
#1 Featured game
vs Iowa
Week 2 · L 17-27
Loss with 3.5 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
3.5
Havoc Plays
88.1 takeover
3.5 disruption/tackle impact with 88.1 takeover score.
#2
@ West Virginia
Week 7 · W 38-14 · Conference game
3
Havoc Plays
83.6 takeover
Win with 3 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
3 disruption/tackle impact with 83.6 takeover score.
#3
vs Texas Tech
Week 6 · W 31-15 · Conference game
2
Havoc Plays
76.1 takeover
Win with 2 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
2 disruption/tackle impact with 76.1 takeover score.
#4
vs TCU
Week 6 · W 49-24 · Conference game
2.5
Havoc Plays
72.5 takeover
Win with 2.5 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
2.5 disruption/tackle impact with 72.5 takeover score.
#5
@ Oklahoma
Week 11 · L 41-42 · Conference game
2
Havoc Plays
60.3 takeover
Loss with 2 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
2 disruption/tackle impact with 60.3 takeover score.
#1 Season by Season Value
2019 Regular Season · Iowa State
11.5 primary output · 23.8 efficiency · 6 usage
54.1
#2
2021 Postseason · Iowa State
46.5
9.5 primary · 22.8 efficiency · 5.5 usage
#3
2021 Regular Season · Iowa State
46.5
9.5 primary · 22.8 efficiency · 5.5 usage
5
Impact games
5
Splash games
0
10+ tackle games
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