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