Zahir Rainer
Junior defensive back on Minnesota's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′9″ · 190 lb · Richmond, VA · Trinity Episcopal
Recruiting
S recruit
No. 1034 nationally · Signed with Minnesota
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
3 defensive back on Minnesota's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Minnesota in 2024.
Zahir Rainer
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2024
- Signed with Minnesota3-star out of Trinity Episcopal
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
P.J. Fleck
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Minnesota -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and man coverage.
Minnesota has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs and 1 All-Americans. 9 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Tyler Nubin was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Minnesota
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Minnesota
Returning around him
- 1 Minnesota player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -1 net (19 in / 20 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Minnesota · Last season: 8-5 · Talent rank #41 · 2026 recruiting class #28
Background
PRONUNCIATION Your browser does not support HTML5 audio. HONORS: Academic All-Big Ten (2025) 2025 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in three games • made his Minnesota and collegiate debut at Ohio State • played at Northwestern • competed against New Mexico. 2024: Redshirted • did not see game action. HI...
The secondary · Minnesota
- #14Kerry Brown56 tackles · 2025
- #17John Nestor50 tackles · 2025
- #7Aidan Gousby27 tackles · 2025
- #5Aydan West19 tackles · 2025
- #13Zahir Rainerno box-score line yet
16 more on the roster · Minnesota team page