As a Freshman (2022)

  • Did not compete, retains the ability to redshirt

Prior to Stanford

  • Ranked No. 10 in Washington by PrepStar and No. 29 by 247Sports
  • The No. 48 defensive end in this year’s class according to PrepStar, and the No. 81 edge by 247Sports
  • Led Gonzaga Prep to three straight Greater Spokane League championships
  • Washington Defensive Lineman of the Year as a senior (SBLive)
  • 2021 Greater Spokane League Defensive MVP
  • A team captain
  • 2021 WIAA Academic State Champions 
  • Also participated in debate
  • National Honor Society
  • National Merit Scholar
  • Founded and served as president of the Gonzaga Prep Investment Club

Personal

  • Son of Rod and Ang Melzer
  • Siblings are Zane and Oz
  • His father played football at Air Force
  • His mother was a professional ballerina 
  • Enjoys weightlifting, surfing and video games
  • Interested in majoring in human biology or finance