Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt. Ranked #36 overall on the 2017 consensus board (Round 2 projection); Houston drafted him in Round 2, pick 57.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
58ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | HOU | 11-5 | 67 | 3 | 5 | 81% | 78 |
| '19 | HOU | 10-6 | 82 | 7 | 2 | 87% | 84 |
| '20 | HOU | 4-12 | 92 | 7 | 2 | 85% | 81 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 241 | 17 | 9 | 85% | 81 | |
| '21 | TEN | 12-5 | 43 | 7 | 3 | 71% | 70 |
| '22 | TEN | 7-10 | 9 | — | 1 | 49% | 55 |
| '23 | PHI | 11-6 | 50 | 2 | 4 | 79% | 76 |
| '24 | DEN | 10-7 | 1 | — | — | 9% | 13 |
| '25 | DET | 9-8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7% | 10 |
| Career | — | 349 | 27 | 17 | 80% | 58 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | HOU | 17% | 68 |
| '19 | HOU | 31% | 134 |
| '20 | HOU | 28% | 124 |
| '21 | TEN | 5% | 18 |
| '22 | TEN | 7% | 11 |
| '23 | PHI | 6% | 22 |
| '24 | DEN | 20% | 41 |
| '25 | DET | 58% | 64 |
| Career | 22% | 482 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2017 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'3 ½"
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Frame profile.
Weight
234 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
34.38"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.25"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2017 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.67 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
35"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
125"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.03 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.29 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
15 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Zach Cunningham leads all LBs from the 2017 draft class in career solo tackles.