Linfield University Athletics

GILBERT HIGH SCHOOL
Three-time letter winner for Football.
2022-23 season stats: 1916 all purpose yards, 241 Total Tackles, 9 Sacks, 5 forced fumbles, and 2 recoveries.
1st team All-Region Linebacker.
1st team All-Region running back.
2022 5A All-Conference Linebacker.
AZ All State Defensive Flex Player Honorable Mention.
AZ Central All State Linebacker Honorable Mention.
All-Arizona Academic Team.
2022 Team Offensive MVP.
2022 Team Defensive MVP.
 
PERSONAL
Majoring in exercise science.
Son of Derk and Heidi Zellner.
Golden Scholar recipient for maintaining a 4.0 GPA for 4 years.
Older brother Wyatt also competes in football at Linfield.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I am attending football to further my football career and to have the opportunity to attend college with my older brother and playing football with him again.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? Being a student athlete means being able to further my education in a field I am passionate about while also enjoying the comradery of a team and being held accountable for more than just myself.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? Participating in sports has taught me the true meaning of working and being part of team, that my action directly affect others. It has helped me realize the type of person I want to become and it inspires to always strive to do and be better.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? In 10 years I plan on being either a physician assistant or physical therapist for people with special needs.