The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Roster
Zina Umeozulu
- Position:
- EDGE
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 272
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Allen, Texas
- High School:
- Allen
- Major:
- Interested in Sport Management
A third-year EDGE from Allen, Texas ... has played in 14 career games ... redshirted in 2024.
JUNIOR (2026)
Recorded two tackles (one solo) including one for a loss of three yards in season opener vs. Texas State (9/5).
SOPHOMORE (2025)
Appeared in 12 games ... totaled two tackles in season opener at No. 3/2 Ohio State (8/30) ... recorded a quarterback hurry vs. San Jose State (9/6) ... credited with one sack for a loss of five yards vs. UTEP (9/13) ... saw action vs. Sam Houston (9/20) ... made two tackles at Florida (10/4) ... logged two tackles against Oklahoma (10/11) ... registered one solo tackle for a loss of a yard at Kentucky (10/18) ... saw action at Mississippi State (10/25) ... notched one tackle against Vanderbilt (11/1) ... saw action at Georgia (11/15) ... played in game against Arkansas (11/22) ... recorded four tackles (two solo) including a sack for a loss of nine yards in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl vs. Michigan (12/31).
FRESHMAN (2024)
Redshirted ... appeared in one game against ULM (9/21) ... did not record any statistics.
HIGH SCHOOL
An All-American and two-time all-district honoree … selected to play in the 2024 Under Armour All-American Game … ranked No. 195 nationally, No. 9 among edge players and No. 32 overall in the state of Texas by Rivals … rated No. 260 nationally, No. 32 among edge players and No. 43 overall in the state of Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 22 among edge players and No. 46 overall in the state of Texas by 247 … rated No. 35 among edge players and No. 49 overall in the state of Texas by On3 … ranked the No. 270 overall prospect and named to the Top-300 All-American Team by PrepStar … named first-team All-District 5-6A as a defensive end in 2023 … recorded 64 tackles, 14 hurries and four sacks his senior season … part of a defense that allowed less than 10 points four times and totaled 23.5 sacks and 72 tackles for a loss as a unit … had a career high of nine tackles in three different games against Martin, Rock Hill and Midland Legacy … helped Allen to a 9-5 overall record, a 5-2 district mark, and an appearance in the 6A Division 1 quarterfinals in 2023 … tabbed first-team All-District 5-6A as a defensive end in 2022 … recorded 43 tackles, 11 hurries, three fumble recoveries and three sacks as a junior … part of a defense that totaled 20 sacks and 44 tackles for loss … recorded a season high four quarterback hurries against Rock Hill … made a season-high seven tackles against Guyer … helped Allen to a 7-4 overall record, including a 5-2 district mark, and an appearance in the 6A Division 1 bi-district playoffs in 2022 … selected District 5-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2021 … earned 46 tackles, four tackles for a loss, six sacks and eight hurries as a sophomore … part of a defense that totaled 48 sacks and 104 tackles for a loss … recorded back-to-back games with two sacks against Boyd and Little Elm … notched a season-high six tackles, including one tackle for loss against Trinity … helped Allen to an 11-3 overall record, a 5-1 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 6A Division 1 quarterfinals in 2021.
PERSONAL
His twin brother, Ziky, is on the team ... older brother, Neto, played offensive line at Texas before transferring to North Texas in spring 2026.
