American football player (born 1992)
American football player
Zack Wagenmann (born August 8, 1992) is a former American football outside linebacker. He played college football for the University of Montana, and signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals following the 2015 NFL draft.[2]
Early life
Wagenmann attended Sentinel High School in Missoula, Montana. There he was a second-team all-state selection in football as a senior. Also a first-team all-conference pick for basketball as a junior. He earned two letters for both football and track and field, and three letters for basketball. He served as team captain in football and basketball as a senior.[3]
College career
In 2010, Wagenmann was a redshirt. He was also named University of Montana co-defensive "Scout Team Player of the Year."
In 2011, he played in all 14 games. He recorded 13 tackles, including one tackle for a loss.
2012 proved to be a breakout season for Wagenmann. He totaled 50 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, as well as leading the Grizzlies in sacks with 11.5. He was named to three All-American teams.
In 2013, Zack started all 13 games. He totaled 8.5 sacks, 16.5 tackles for loss, 64 tackles, and 3 forced fumbles.
In 2014, he wore the #37 legacy number for the Griz. He had 17.5 sacks, 22.5 tackles for loss, and six forced fumbles. He was a first-team FCS All-American, first-team All-Big Sky, and Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year. He was also a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award.[4]
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals
On May 2, 2015, Wagenmann signed as an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals.[5] He was waived on August 18, 2015, after re-injuring his foot. He spent the entire 2015 season on the injured reserved list.
On August 14, 2016, Wagenmann and the Cardinals reached an injury settlement and was released.[6]
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