Georgia Southern University Athletics

JUNIOR (2012): Continues as a force on the Eagles’ offensive line and will compete for one of the starting guard spots…Played primarily at left guard in all 14 games with three starts to earn third letter… Durable, consistent and experienced performer on offensive line unit that paved way for Eagles’ No. 1 ranking in NCAA Division I for rushing yards average (399.4 yards per game) and best Georgia Southern rushing average since NCAA record 419.0 ypg average in 1999… Success of GSU offense with four of the nation’s top six single-game net rushing totals in 2012 due in part to effort from offensive line… Tallied 47 knockdowns during regular season… Helped in Eagles’ dramatic comeback win over Old Dominion with 11 knockdowns… Had most knockdowns among offensive linemen with nine in season opener against Jacksonville.

SOPHOMORE (2011): Saw action in all but one of the team’s 14 games... Made four starts at the end of the year... Three of the four came in the FCS Playoffs... Started for the Blue team in the spring game and helped them to 200 yards rushing.

FRESHMAN (2010): Provided immediate help to offensive line, playing in 13 games and starting against Savannah State and Navy at guard...helped Eagles to season-best rushing total of 432 yards and six touchdowns and 540 yards of total offense.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year captain and three-year letterwinner for Etowah High School... three-year starter and two-way player at offensive line and defensive tackle... All-Cherokee County Gridiron Club selection as a junior and senior... helped Eagles to 8-2 overall record and region championship as a senior with 350 yards per game in offense (262 rushing, 88 passing)... recorded 29 tackles including four tackles for loss and two sacks... had 11 hurries and a fumble recovery... coached by Bill Stewart.

PERSONAL: Born in Marietta, Ga., on October 22, 1991 to Jake and Christie Lonas... full name is Zachary Wayne Lonas... one of six children... favorite color is blue.. favorite food is pizza.

MAJOR: Exercise Science.