Zach Zenner Next Move!

After a successful stint as an undrafted free agent, which included four seasons with the Lions and brief stints with the Cardinals, Dolphins, and Saints in 2019, Zach Zenner stepped away from playing professional football in 2019. However, he returned to the football scene in a different capacity. The last time he was in the spotlight, Zenner was released just before the final preseason game of 2019, toward the end of the Matt Patricia-Bob Quinn era. Coming back from a back injury in 2018, he couldn’t secure a spot on the team’s roster due to stiff competition among reserve running backs.

In a recent Q&A session with Matt Zimmer from Sioux Falls Live, Zenner, a former standout running back at South Dakota State University, shared insights into his current endeavors as a professional agent. While playing for the Lions, Zenner had explored interests in science and health, aligning with his Biology studies at SDSU. However, instead of pursuing a full-fledged medical career, he shifted his focus to sports nutrition. His decision was influenced by family considerations, particularly his desire to be present for his children’s upbringing.

Presently, Zenner operates a sports nutrition consulting company called Zion Performance, integrating his background in psychology and nutrition to assist athletes in Minnesota. Additionally, he serves as a certified agent with the NFLPA since October 2021 and is a partner at One West Sports Group alongside Chris Gittings, who served as Zenner’s agent during his playing days.

Reflecting on his time with the Lions, Zenner expressed disapproval of fans booing quarterback Matthew Stafford during a playoff game against the Rams. Nonetheless, he celebrated the Lions’ progress and the enthusiasm of the team’s players and fans. Zenner’s transition to a new role in football marks a positive chapter in his life, and his success is warmly received by fans and well-wishers alike.

Moving on to other updates:

– Meko Scott, in his latest video analyzing offseason decisions for the Lions, deliberates on the potential return of Jonah Jackson and Graham Glasgow. Fans can catch Meko’s insightful content by subscribing to Pride of Detroit’s YouTube channel.

– The Lions’ official YouTube channel recently featured a compilation of the team’s best Trick Plays of the season, showcasing some memorable moments from the games.

– Kyle Meinke and Ben Raven from MLive shared their thoughts on offseason questions in a mailbag episode of their Dungeon of Doom podcast, available for listening on Spotify.

– The 2024 Big Data Bowl, focusing on tackling, is scheduled for February 28, according to Michael Lopez from NFL Data and Analytics.

– A video recap of the Detroit Black Business Bus Tour organized by the Detroit Lions Foundation, aimed at inspiring high school students by introducing them to Black business owners and educators in Detroit, is now available on the Lions’ official YouTube channel.

– Aidan Hutchinson and Brian Branch made an appearance on The Athletic Football Show with Robert Mays, discussing various topics related to football and their experiences.

– Lastly, Lions legend Barry Sanders will be signing autographs at a collectibles show in early June, offering fans an opportunity to meet the iconic player.