Bloodlines run deep. Dads and moms pass their genes down to the young’uns, and so it is with Zach Inge of the Carolina Pride. Inge’s father Mark played right guard for Clemson from 1983 through ’86, and Zach has inherited the old man’s drive and agility.
The Pride is a Christian-oriented program featuring home-schooled kids that plays in a private school league, the Carolina Independent Athletic Association. And last year as a junior, Inge tore up that conference from his nose guard and defensive tackle spots, making 18 sacks and winning all-conference honors. He also played offensive line.
Although his 5-foot-11 height might be scaring off some schools, Clemson remembers his daddy and is recruiting Zach heavily, Pride coach Henry Leopard said today.
“Appalachian and Wingate are also recruiting him hard, and N.C. State has shown some interest,” Leopard said. “He is very, very strong and a great defensive player.”
Inge weighs 265 pounds but he can move that load rapidly, and has run a 5.1 40-yard dash. The colleges are looking at him as an interior defensive lineman.
Things could change, but right now Clemson is the leader. Must be all that orange blood in the family.