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ZBTalk with Zach Banner, Alpha Delta (University of Southern California) 2017
Zach Banner, Alpha Delta (University of Southern California) 2017 is an offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers entering his fourth season in the NFL. Nicknamed “The Hulk”, Banner is 6’8 and weighs 330 pounds. He is 26 years old. Born and raised in the greater-Seattle area, Banner was raised by two educators who instilled in him the drive to succeed both academically and athletically. Banner was a two-time All-American at Lakes High School. A five-star Rivals recruit, he was ranked the No. 2 offensive tackle in his class. He also played basketball for Lakes High School, averaging 18.6 points and 17.3 rebounds per game, while guiding Lakes to the 2011 state 3A championship. He was a finalist for the 2012 Watkins Award, given to the nation’s top African-American high school athlete scholar. Banner was a consistent force on the offensive line while at USC. A senior team captain, he played in a total of 40 games in his four seasons and started in 37. He was voted an All-American after his senior season. A scholar Trojan, Zach graduated his junior year with a degree in communication and began his Masters studies as a senior. Off the field, Zach is a brother of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, a regular participant in community service initiatives and an intern with Fox Sports. Drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, Banner spent his first year in the NFL playing for the Colts and the Cleveland Browns. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018 and re-signed on a one-year contract in March 2020. While on the Steelers, Banner has played in 14 games. Off the field, Banner is focused on his B3 Foundation which supports students in Tacoma, Los Angeles, and Guam. The foundation’s mission is to empower student leaders in underfunded communities through mentorship programming, academic resources and scholarship in partnership with local schools and organizations.
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