Zach Ludwig

At Michigan:

• One-time letter winner (2025)

Sophomore (2025):

• Appeared in one game at linebacker to earn his first varsity letter

• Made his collegiate debut against Central Michigan (Sept. 13)

Freshman (2024):

• Did not see game action

Prep:

• Attended South Park High School (2024) coached by Brian Abbey

• Helped the Eagles reach a 7-5 mark his senior year in 2023

• Part of a 5-6 team in 2022

• A two-way contributor who was South Park’s quarterback

• Also won varsity letters in baseball

Key Statistics:

• Credited with 53 tackles including three tackles for loss and one sack as a senior in 2023

• Produced six passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns with nearly 300 yards on the ground

Honors and Rankings:

• Earned a 247Sports Composite ranking of three stars; the No. 1,793 overall player nationally, the No. 163 linebacker in the country and the No. 47 player in the state of Pennsylvania

• Named a three-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 170 linebacker overall and the No. 45 prospect in the state of Pennsylvania

• Rivals.com two-star prospect

• On3.com three-star consensus prospect, the No. 1,789 overall prospect in the country, the No. 170 linebacker in the nation and the No. 47 player in Pennsylvania

• On3.com three-star prospect, the No. 92 linebacker in the nation and the No. 29 player in Pennsylvania

• Prepstar ranking of three stars, the No. 1,725 player in the country, the No. 56 linebacker nationally and the No. 18 player in the state of Pennsylvania

• 2023 PrepStar All-Eastern Region

• Class 3A Western Hills Conference All-Star (second team, defense) in 2022

Personal:

• Zach Ludwig was born on December 14, 2005

• Son of Bill and Megan Ludwig

• Nephew of former Associate Head Coach/Football Strength and Conditioning Coach Ben Herbert