Zahir Rainer

DB · #13 · University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Height5'9"

Weight190 lbs

Est. eligibility4 yrs

Production index

DNP

Roster status

Rostered

CollegeUM

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 1:51 PM

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Background

HONORS: Academic All-Big Ten (2025) 2025 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Made his Minnesota and collegiate debut at Ohio State • played at Northwestern. 2024: Redshirted • did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Trinity Episcopal High School in Richmond, Va. • wore No. 1 for the Titans and was coached by Sam Mickens • as a senior, made 26 tackles, had one tackle for loss, one pass breakup, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery • named First Team All-State for three straight years • consensus three-star recruit • ranked as the No. 15 prospect in Virginia and the No. 81 safety in the nation by 247Sports. PERSONAL: Son of Wali and Brandi Rainer • has one sister (Amira) and two brothers (Elijah and Khaild) • father, Wali, played college football at Virginia and then played in the NFL for eight seasons and was a member of the Cleveland Browns (1999–2001), Jacksonville Jaguars (2002), Detroit Lions (2003–2005) and Houston Texans (2006).

Hometown

🏴󠁵󠁳󠁶󠁡󠁿Richmond, VA

High schoolTrinity Episcopal

Career path