Player Bio: UNLV: An all-around athlete who excelled at multiple positions on the field in high school … Has played on both sides of the ball but will look to find time as a tight end this fall … Played TE, DE, QB, RB and handled the punting and kickoff duties as a prep star … One of six players on the current roster from the state of Arizona … Last name is pronounced “zah-PED-ah.”
2014: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 13 games … Totaled four tackles during debut season.
2013: Redshirted season while practicing as a tight end.