Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player’s background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.
Penn State defensive tackles Dvon J-Thomas and Coziah Izzard departed for the NFL this offseason. Zane Durant had the option to join them, but he decided to return for his senior season as a Nittany Lion. Heading into 2025, he’s already widely viewed as one of the top defensive tackles in the sport as he attempts to raise his draft stock. Here’s a look at Durant ahead of the 2025 season.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Lake Nona, Florida
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Height: 6-1
Weight: 292 lb
Class in 2025: Senior
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2022: 3-star by 247Sports, No. 50 defensive lineman and No. 41 recruit from Florida
Durant was offered by Miami, USC, Tennessee and others as a high school prospect.
Career Stats
|
Games |
Tackles |
Tackles for loss |
Sacks |
Forced fumbles |
|
|
2022 |
13 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
2023 |
13 |
17 |
5.5 |
2 |
0 |
|
2024 |
16 |
42 |
11 |
3 |
0 |
Depth Chart Overview
Durant is the one surefire pick to start at defensive tackle, retaining his role after a breakout 2024 campaign. Barring injury, he’ll likely be a key piece of the defense looking to make another College Football Playoff run.
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: 2025 Penn State football: Zane Durant player profile
