Three-Star DL Zai'Vion Meads Covets Top School Offers

Louisville prospect has over 20 scholarship offers from major programs

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Louisville (Ky.) Atherton three-star defensive lineman Zai'Vion Meads, ranked as the No. 82 defensive lineman nationally and No. 12 prospect in his home state, is a rising name to know in the class of 2027. The 6-3, 275-pounder has over 20 scholarship offers from schools like Baylor, Kentucky, Nebraska, Louisville, Mississippi State, Northwestern, Purdue, and UNLV.

Why it matters

Meads is a highly touted defensive line prospect from Kentucky, a state that has produced several top college football talents in recent years. His recruitment by major programs highlights the continued growth and competitiveness of high school football in the region.

The details

Meads has received over 20 scholarship offers from Division I programs as he enters his senior season. The 6-3, 275-pound defensive lineman is ranked as the No. 82 player at his position nationally and the No. 12 prospect in the state of Kentucky by 247Sports.

  • Meads is a member of the class of 2027.

The players

Zai'Vion Meads

A three-star defensive lineman from Louisville (Ky.) Atherton High School, ranked as the No. 82 defensive lineman nationally and No. 12 prospect in Kentucky by 247Sports.

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The takeaway

Meads' recruitment by top college football programs demonstrates the continued growth and competitiveness of high school football talent in Kentucky, a state that has produced several major college and NFL players in recent years.