Zach Charbonnet

Zach Charbonnet (born January 8, 2001) is an American football running back. He played for the Michigan Wolverines in 2019 and 2020. In January 2021, he entered the NCAA transfer portal. He played high school football at Oaks Christian School in California and was variously ranked as the No. 3, No. 4, or No. 6 running back prospect in the country.

Zach Charbonnet
PositionRunning back
ClassSophomore
Career history
College
High schoolOaks Christian
Personal information
Born: (2001-01-08) January 8, 2001
Camarillo, California
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight222 lb (101 kg)
Career highlights and awards

Early years

Charbonnet was born in 2001 and grew up in Camarillo, California.[1] His mother, Seda, is part Cambodian, Chinese and French and immigrated to the United States from France.[2] Charbonnet is also of Louisiana Creole descent. Charbonnet did not begin playing football until the seventh grade. He recalled: "As soon as I touched the field, I fell in love with the sport."[2]

He attended Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California, where he tallied 4,741 rushing yards and 62 total touchdowns. He had 2,049 yards and 23 touchdowns as a junior.[1] Former Oaks Christian coach Jim Benkert described Charbonnet as follows: "He's the best there is. He's got all the measurements and loves the game. He's one of those guys who can take over a game on either side of the ball and is probably the best running back in the country. He competes at a high level on every play. You can't coach that kind of stuff. He's a throwback player. He does his job and doesn't care about statistics. All he cares about is winning."[2]

Recruiting

Charbonnet was rated among the top running back prospects in the country – ranked No. 3 by 247Sports.com, No. 4 by Rivals.com, and No. 6 by ESPN.com. He was also invited to play in the 2019 Under Armour All-America Game.[1] On June 23, 2018, prior to the start of his senior year in high school, Charbonnet committed to play college football at the University of Michigan.[2]

College career

Michigan

Shortly after his enrollment at Michigan in January 2019, Charbonnet underwent knee surgery. He missed spring practice while recuperating, but was recovered by late summer.[3][4]

Charbonnet started at running back in Michigan's 2019 season opener. He totaled 99 yards, 90 rushing yards on eight carries and nine receiving yards on two receptions.[5][6]

On September 7, against Army, Charbonnet had his first 100-yard rushing game, and recorded three touchdowns.[7] On October 12, against Illinois, Charbonnet had 108 rushing yards in the first half. He finished the game with 116 yards on 18 carries, and a touchdown.[8] On November 2, against Maryland, Charbonnet recorded two touchdowns, setting a Michigan program record for the most touchdowns by a freshman with 11.[9]

Charbonnet concluded the 2019 season with 726 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 149 carries.

During the 2020 season, Charbonnet totaled 124 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries. In January 2021, Charbonnet announced that his intent to transfer and entered the NCAA transfer portal.[10]

On January 30, Charbonnet announced his intention to transfer to UCLA. [11]

References
  1. "Zach Charbonnet". mgoblue.com. Michigan Wolverines. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  2. Sondheimer, Eric (August 9, 2018). "Oaks Christian running back Zach Charbonnet is the strong, silent type". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
  3. Chengelis, Angelique S. (September 1, 2019). "Freshman Zach Charbonnet's Michigan career off to stirring start". The Detroit News. Digital First Media. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
  4. Bastock, Ashley (August 28, 2019). "Michigan coaches heaping praise on freshman RB Charbonnet". The Blade. Block Communications. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
  5. "Middle Tennessee vs. Michigan – Box Score – August 31, 2019". ESPN. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  6. Sang, Orion (September 1, 2019). "Michigan football goes with freshman Zach Charbonnet as No. 1 RB. He shows why". Detroit Free Press. Gannett. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
  7. "Postgame Notes: #7 Michigan 24, Army 21 (2OT)". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. September 7, 2019. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  8. "Postgame Notes: #16 Michigan 42, Illinois 25". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. October 12, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  9. "Postgame Notes: #14 Michigan 38, Maryland 7". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. November 2, 2019. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  10. Rainer Sabin (January 18, 2021). "Michigan football RB Zach Charbonnet plans to transfer". Detroit Free Press.
  11. https://247sports.com/Article/UCLA-Bruins-Michigan-Wolverines-Zach-Charbonnet-football-recruiting-transfer-portal-Chip-Kelly--160160738/
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