2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Zane Herring, OG, University of South Florida

Zane Herring was one of the 4 returning offensive linemen for USF this season and is looking to continue the success that USF had in 2024.
Player Info
Name, Jersey # | Zane Herring, #51 |
School | USF |
2024 Class Yr | SR |
Height, Weight | 6’5”, 319 |
Position/Depth | OG/1st |
2023 Honors | All-AAC Honorable Mention |
Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
Games Watched | Alabama, @WKU, @UConn, @Navy |
Player Stats
2023 | Started in 12 Games but missed one due to an injury |
2022 | @ Florida State played in 13 games mostly on special teams |
2021 | @ Florida State played in 2 games |
2020 | @ Florida State missed the season due to injury |
Player Summary:
Zane Herring was a 3-star recruit from Madison, FL, and went to Madison County High School. He signed with Florida State in 2020 before transferring to USF in 2023.
In 2020, Herring missed the season due to injury. In 2021, Herring appeared in 2 games for the Noles. In 2022 Herring played in 13 games for FSU mostly on special teams. Last season in 2023, Herring transferred to USF and played and started in 12 games only missing one due to injury tackles.
Player Strengths:
- Has a great strike and set in the passing game
- Is extremely good when pulling, makes great contact, and moved DL out of the way
- Plays with good pad level in both the run and pass game
Player Weaknesses:
- Injury concerns, missed many plays and series due to a string of injuries
- Average strength and speed