Zyon Ratchford
Freshman defensive lineman on East Carolina's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 215 lb · Gaffney, SC · Gaffney
Recruiting
LB recruit
No. 1914 nationally · Signed with East Carolina
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on East Carolina's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to East Carolina in 2026.
Zyon Ratchford
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with East Carolina3-star out of Gaffney
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Blake Harrell
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 East Carolina -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in tackling and strength.
East Carolina has produced 3 All-Conference defensive linemen.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
East Carolina
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · East Carolina
Returning around him
- 1 East Carolina player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (24 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
East Carolina · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #83 · 2026 recruiting class #94
Background
Verbally committed to East Carolina on July 1, 2025 … Recruited by Rico Zackery … Officially enrolled early at ECU (January, 2026) and is expected to participate with the Pirates in spring drills. High School: Two-sport athlete at Gaffney High School playing football and basketball … High School...
The defensive line · East Carolina
- Jasiyah Robinson6.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #88Rion Roseborough6 tackles for loss · 2025
- #44Preston Carr5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #9Kendrick DuJour5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #51Zyon Ratchfordno box-score line yet
12 more on the roster · East Carolina team page