Zakir Abdul-Salaam
Freshman defensive lineman on Kennesaw State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 246 lb · Powder Springs, GA
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 2022 nationally · Signed with Kennesaw State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Kennesaw State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Kennesaw State in 2026.
Zakir Abdul-Salaam
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Kennesaw State3-star out of McEachern
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jerry Mack
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 lineman for Kennesaw State.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in hit power and block shedding.
Kennesaw State has produced 3 All-Conference defensive linemen. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Travis Bell went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kennesaw State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Kennesaw State
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +10 net (29 in / 19 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kennesaw State · Last season: 10-4 · Talent rank #133 · 2026 recruiting class #120
The defensive line · Kennesaw State
- #6Marcus Patterson6 tackles for loss · 2025
- #15Devin Morgan5.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #55Ugonna Nwoha2.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #96Jaiden Grimes2 tackles for loss · 2025
- #91Zakir Abdul-Salaamno box-score line yet
9 more on the roster · Kennesaw State team page