Zahir Rainer
Safety, Class of 2024
Trinity Episcopal, Richmond, VA
5-10, 185

In looking through his recruiting options, Trinity Episcopal (Va.) three-star safety Zahir Rainer has grown up seeing what the right fit can produce. His father, Wali Rainer, played linebacker at Virginia from 1995-99 and had an eight-year career in the NFL with the Browns, Jaguars, Lions and Texans.

The younger Rainer said he wants to chart his own course, but he’s also using the experience of his father as a guide. In looking through his now 26 scholarship offers (most recently from Pittsburgh, South Carolina, Boston College and Missouri), he’s looking for some specific factors that will help weed out those he’s not interested in.

“I’m looking for a school that can develop me as a person and a player,” Zahir Rainer said. “I want one that can produce DBs, that has a winning culture, good coaches and a family atmosphere from the fans. And also, a good education, something in astronomy.”

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