Zach Grate is in his second year as a member of the Linfield coaching staff after an all-star career at defensive tackle. He assists defensive coordinator Jackson Vaughan with the defensive line.
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Grate was a two-time Northwest Conference all-star and a mainstay on defensive units that ranked at various points among the top 10 in NCAA Division III in total defense, scoring defense and rushing defense.
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As a senior, Grate's 10 tackles for loss and six sacks ranked second on the team. He concluded his football career with seven fumble recoveries, the second-most in program history behind former All-American Steve Reimann's eight recoveries (1985-88).
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A native of Olympia, Washington, and graduate of Black Hills High School, Grate earned his bachelor’s degree in 2018 in economics.
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