Name: Zach Dodge
School: Minnesota State
Position: DT
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 290

Q: What goals did you accomplish heading into your final collegiate season?

Don Hansen 3rd team All -American, 2x first team all conference, first team all Region, 2x Best interior Dline on team, Preseason NSIC Defensive player of the year.

Q: What would your coaches say about the type of player you are?

have a motor that doesn’t stop on the field, leader on the team, lead by example, play every snap like it’s my last, physical, fast, explosive, domination pass rusher, great team player, great guy to be around.

Q: When you are studying film, what do you focus on to improve your game?

When I study film I watch the offensive line that I’m going to be playing, I look for any tendencies that they have to give me a clue what is going to happen on that play. I look to see how they move their feet to see how well they move, what are they good at, what are they not good at. What moves do they struggle with when they are blocking, how do they get off the ball, are they aggressive or more of a sit back.

Q: What separates you from the other players at your position?

I am an undersized DT, but I use it to my advantage of getting underneath the OL. I am very fast and quick laterally to get past Oline men and I feel I move much better then a lot of DT inside. With my physical play and quickness with fast hands separates me from the pack.

Q: How will you train and prepare this offseason for the draft or other pro opportunities?

I have always been a hard worker and a strong believer if you put in the work that you can achieve whatever it is you want. I have training 5 days a week at a training facility called Next Level in Waukesha, WI with that I have been training with Chuck Smith to improve my pass rush and football skills. I am going to continue to improve my skills as a DT to become the best and never will be satisfied.

Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?

I will bring a dominant interior pass rush with the ability to play the run just as well. I will have the ability to bring pressure yo the middle of the pocket to push the passer out to my teammates on the edge. My strength will always bring the ability to hold my ground and move offensive line man at the line of scrimmage to penetrate the back felid to disrupt the play. I will bring a high motor every play with doesn’t stop and lots of energy to bring to the team. Off the field I will bring a great person in the community that always wants to make an impact on someone’s life and humble. I love to help other and give people a opportunity they might not be able to do for themselves.

Q: What is your final pitch or sell to NFL and other pro league scouts?

Ever since I was a little kid I have dreamt of playing professionally football, I will be hardest working person on that Field and will stride to be a better player everyday. I just need a shot in the league to showcase my ability and I promise I will not disappoint. I will stride to be a leader in the team and in the community. I just want a opportunity to showcase my ability.