Zashon Rich

2024: Played in every game as a reserve defensive back, totaling 12 tackles and three pass breakups over 112 defensive snaps, while he also saw time on 159 total special teams plays as a member of the kickoff coverage, punt coverage and punt return units… Recorded a season-high four tackles and two pass breakups in the Rate Bowl against Rutgers on a season-high 39 defensive snaps… His final tackle against the Scarlet Knights came on a fourth-down attempt with under two minutes left to help preserve the win… Had two tackles in his first appearance on defense at Colorado… Also had two stops against Arizona State and broke up a pass against Cincinnati. HIGH SCHOOL: Played at North Community under head coach Charles Adams... Ranked as the 103rd-best cornerback nationally in the Class of 2024 by 247Sports, while he was viewed as the 10th-best overall prospect in the state of Minnesota by On3... A first team all-state honoree as a senior by the Associated Press and SBLive, while he was an all-district selection each of his final three years as a prep... Recorded nine tackles as a senior, while he caught 11 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown. PERSONAL: Zashon (pronounced ZAY-shawn) Rich was born February 5, 2006, in Crystal, Minnesota... Son of Shan Rich and Sharlona Easley... Majoring in business administration.