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Zach Minter

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Position: DT
Jersey #: 96
Date of Birth: November 6, 1990
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 297 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2013 by
First Team: CHI (2013)
Last Team: CHI (2013)

Career Summary

Zach Minter is a defensive tackle from Glendale, Arizona, who played at Montana State and entered the NFL with Chicago in 2013.

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Early Life

Minter grew up in Glendale, Arizona.

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High School

At Cactus High School, Minter recorded 60 tackles and 15 sacks as a senior. He earned first-team All-State and West Valley Defensive Player of the Year honors.

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College Career

Minter played 44 games at Montana State and totaled 31.5 career tackles for loss and 18 sacks. His 2011 season included 52 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks.

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Path to the NFL

Chicago signed Minter as an undrafted free agent in 2013.

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NFL Career

Minter played two games for Chicago in 2013. Chicago's roster history lists him as a Montana State defensive tackle, and Cincinnati later signed him to a reserve/future contract.

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Career Accomplishments

Minter was a second-team All-American in 2011 and earned first-team All-Big Sky honors in 2011 and 2012. He was twice named Big Sky Player of the Week in 2011.

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Playing Style

Minter played defensive tackle, nose tackle and end at Montana State. His quickness and agility helped him produce sacks, tackles for loss and three career interceptions.

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24039, 00-0030137, 1990-11-06, Zach Minter, Zachary, Minter

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