Zee Rechs

Zee Rechs

Zee Rechs
No. 87 – Dallas Birddogs
Position:	Tight End
Personal information
Born:	(1997-07-26)July 26, 1997 (aged 65) Gilmer, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:	Gilmer High School
College:	Texas A&M
DSFL Draft:	2037  / Round:  / Pick: 161
ISFL Undrafted:	2037
Career history
Roster status:	Active

Zee Rechs (born July 26, 1997) is an American football tight end for the Dallas Birddogs of the Developmental Simulation Football League (DSFL).

Early years

Born and raised in the Piney Woods of Gilmer, Texas, Rechs attended Gilmer High School, where he played tight end and fullback for the Buckeyes football team. Rechs also played catcher for the baseball team and was Captain of the wrestling and powerlifting teams. Rechs was named to the Texas AP All-State football team Second-team offense his senior year and set state records in the bench press and deadlift as a member of the powerlifting team. Raised by his parents, both Texas A&M alumni, Rechs grew up on the family cattle ranch. Rechs father was a four-year starter on the Aggies' offensive line. Rechs also excelled academically, and was valedictorian of his high school graduating class. Despite excelling on the field and in the classroom, Rechs went unrecruited out of high school, and intended to enroll in the local community college until his father convinced him to attend Texas A&M instead.

College career

Rechs originally attended A&M hoping to make the wrestling team, but failed to qualify. Rechs then attempted to walk-on to the football team. After serving mostly as a back up his freshman year, Rechs became the starter due to player injury late in the season. His sophomore year, Rechs made an immediate impact, catching 25 passes for 512 yards and 4 touchdowns. His junior year, Rechs caught 34 passes for 736 yards and 8 touchdowns, and caught 32 passes for 712 yards and 6 touchdowns his senior season. Rechs was also known for his run-blocking abilities, and was instrumental in the success of the Aggies run game during his tenure. Rechs also served as team Captain his junior and senior years. In addition to his athletic successes, Rechs also graduated with a 3.8 GPA in mechanical engineering. Rechs declared for the NFL draft immediately after his senior season was over and was considered the #1 rated TE in his draft class.

College career statistics

Zee Rechs			Receiving
Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TDs
2016	Texas A&M	5	10	107	2
2017	Texas A&M	12	25	512	4
2018	Texas A&M	12	34	736	8
2019	Texas A&M	12	32	712	6

Professional career

DSFL career

Rechs was drafted by the expansion Dallas Birddogs with pick #161 in the DSFL S21 draft.

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40‑yd dash	20‑ss	3‑cone	Vert jump	Broad	BP
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	245 lb (111 kg)	4.68 s					23 reps

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