Zion Logue

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Zion Logue
Personal information
Born: (2001-07-13) July 13, 2001 (age 23)
Lebanon, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:314 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school: Lebanon
(Lebanon, Tennessee)
College: Georgia (2019–2023)
Position: Defensive tackle
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 6 / pick: 197
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Zion Jabez Logue (born July 13, 2001) is an American professional football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected by the Falcons in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life

Logue was born on July 13, 2001, and grew up in Lebanon, Tennessee, being raised by his mother and grandmother. [1] He attended Lebanon High School where he was a two-way lineman, totaling 57 tackles as a senior while helping the team make the playoffs for the first time in 15 years. [1] He helped the team allow only 11 points per game that year and was ranked seventh on The Tennessean's list of the top prospects in the Nashville area. [2] He committed to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs as a three-star recruit. [3]

College career

Logue appeared in two games as a true freshman in 2019, recording no tackles, and then had eight tackles in 2020 while seeing action in five games. [4] He made 11 tackles, one tackle-for-loss (TFL) and a sack during the 2021 season, remaining a backup while the team won the national championship, and then won a starting role at defensive tackle in 2022. [5] He played in 14 of 15 games for the team that year and was a starter six times, ending with 16 total tackles while helping the Bulldogs repeat as national champions. [4] [6] He returned in 2023 and played all 14 games, 10 as a starter, and posted 17 tackles, 2.5 TFLs and 0.5 sacks. [7] He ended his collegiate career having appeared in 50 games, 16 as a starter, and had 52 tackles and 1.5 sacks. [8] He was invited to the East–West Shrine Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine. [9] [10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+5⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		314 lb
(142 kg)		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		5.14 s1.82 s3.00 s4.83 s7.85 s29.0 in
(0.74 m)		9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		17 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [11] [12]

Atlanta Falcons

Logue was selected in the sixth round (197th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons previously obtained the selection in a trade with the Cleveland Browns for Deion Jones. [10] He was waived on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad. [13] [14]

Buffalo Bills

On October 1, 2024, Logue was signed by the Buffalo Bills off of the Falcons' practice squad. [15] He was waived on November 7. [16]

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  2. ↑ Campbell, Harrison (April 27, 2024). "Zion Logue, former Georgia DT, picked by Atlanta Falcons in 2024 NFL Draft sixth round". The Tennessean . Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  3. ↑ Kreager, Tom (July 16, 2018). "Lebanon defensive end Logue commits to Georgia". The Tennessean . p. C1, C2 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. 1 2 "Zion Logue". Georgia Bulldogs . Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  5. ↑ Gray, Trevyn (September 22, 2022). "Logue shows hard work, patience can pay off". The Atlanta Constitution . p. B5 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  6. ↑ Ledbetter, D. Orlando (April 27, 2024). "Falcons' draft bio: Zion Logue, DL, Georgia". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  7. ↑ Flick, Daniel (March 18, 2024). "Draft Rumors: Falcons 'Have an Interest' in Georgia DL Zion Logue". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  8. ↑ Weiszer, Marc (April 27, 2024). "Falcons stay home to pick Georgia football D-lineman Zion Logue in the NFL Draft". Athens Banner-Herald . Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  9. ↑ Griffith, Mike (February 29, 2024). "First Dawg up for interviews is Zion Logue". The Atlanta Constitution . p. B3 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  10. 1 2 McElhaney, Tori; Waack, Terrin; Subhan, Amna (April 27, 2024). "Falcons select DT Zion Logue with the No. 197 pick overall in 2024 NFL Draft". Atlanta Falcons . Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Zion Logue Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Zion Logue College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  13. ↑ Waack, Terrin (August 27, 2024). "Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2024". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  14. ↑ Waack, Terrin (August 28, 2024). "Falcons sign 13 to practice squad, plus an international player". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  15. ↑ Simmons, Myles. "Bills to sign DT Zion Logue off of Falcons practice squad". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  16. ↑ Silagyi, Kyle. "Bills release rookie DT after signing two familiar players at the position". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
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