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At 6’5″, 270 pounds, Zach Rhodes certainly has the size college coaches covet in an offensive lineman. This season is particularly important for the junior offensive tackle to show his abilities on the gridiron, as he has missed each of the past two seasons due to injury. Eight games into the 2011 season, Rhodes is pleased with what he has done but acknowledges room for improvement.

“It started off kind of rough because I was coming off an injury. I’ve gotten better every week. Every week I’m performing better, getting more confident,” said Thomas Dale’s (Chester, VA) starting left tackle.

“As the season has gone on, I’ve gotten quicker off the ball. I’m more aggressive. I’m pulling more, and I’m getting to the linebackers more.”

Rhodes has drawn early college interest, including interest from in-state programs Richmond, Virginia and Virginia Tech. Temple and West Virginia have also expressed interest. At this point, schools are waiting for junior year film before going forward in the recruiting process.

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