Zach Gilbert

C/o 2026 || 6'3 215lbs || Football/Wrestling/Track || LB/EDGE/TE || 4.0 GPA, 30 ACT || 2023& 2024 State Champion Quiz Bowl Team
NCAA ID# 2304882259

[Zach Gilbert @ZachGilbert_7]

#AGTG C/O 2026 EDGE Still Available 💯
6'3 220lb.
4.0 GPA 30 ACT
All Region, #3 in Division for Sacks
11-1, Only played 3 full games due to score

2025 Senior Season Stats
✅8.5 Sacks
✅20 Pressures
✅11 TFLS
✅41 Tackles
✅1 FF
✅1 FR

@beyond_grind @CSmithScout @SoCalCoyotesTN @BBSfootball @cfantastic0101

[Zach Gilbert @ZachGilbert_7]

@QuisMcGrady @OTB423 @SOTGsmoke @davidyanceylll 🤞🏾🤞🏾💪🏾

[Off The Bench (Chattanooga) @OTB423]

Miss last weeks OTB / @NoogaSplash Spotlight Series episode with former @BBSfootball Buccaneers @ZachGilbert_7 & @davidyanceylll? Hit the link 👇‼️

Zach is headed to Tennessee State while David is on the scene in Birmingham to go to Samford!

https://t.co/H578d7wEh3

[Off The Bench (Chattanooga) @OTB423]

✅ speed
✅ strength
✅ @BBSfootball alums going to the next level

Join us TONIGHT from 7-8p on @TalkRadio1023 & https://t.co/8pthc7nCL7 for another edition of OTB Radio & the @NoogaSplash Spotlight Series.

We’ll talk w/ @ZachGilbert_7, @David_Green5, & @davidyanceylll!

[Jack K. Ferguson @Jackfergie09]

Had a great camp @HerdFB. Thank you @CoachRod_McD, @CoachJDWhite and @CoachRSmith1. Looking forward to coming back for a game this fall! @cfantastic0101 @BBSfootball @CSmithScout @LemmingReport @TomLoy247 @Dale_Dowden @valleyofresult @elitefootballac

[Ryland Keefe 6’4 240lbs @RylandKeefe14]

One week ago I made a post saying how my recruitment is re-opening due to being medically denied by the Air Force Academy. I was committed to Air Force Football since January. I’ve been blessed to receive multiple offers as a graduated class of 2026. Today I’m committing to SEMO

[Griffin Patterson @GriffinPatt222]

Had a great time at the Tusculum camp today. I’m blessed to receive my first offer from Tusculum University, Go Pioneers! @MMoody111 @RecruitOoltewah @Ooltewah_FB @CoachJRoberts7

@TusculumFB @PriestGarrett @phillipsb122 @ThisIsBrock4444 @taylorbetsu32

[Ryland Keefe 6’4 240lbs @RylandKeefe14]

Unfortunately I have been Medically Denied by the Air Force medical review board due to a surgery I had back in January that I recently found out had Failed. I’ve been Committed to Air Force Football Since January. The failure of the surgery does NOT prevent me from playing football. I am now looking for ANY opportunities to play. Any School, JUCO, Prep school

6’4 250lbs DE
3.5 GPA
Class of 2026

[Zach Gilbert @ZachGilbert_7]

@RylandKeefe14 God's got a plan!🙏🏾

[Chris Smith @CSmithScout]

FYI .....#TN2026

Boyd Buchanan (Edge) Zach Gilbert commits to #TennesseeSt

#Tigers #OVC

#Buccaneers #EastTN26

#CSS #PRZTN #TNHSFB

https://t.co/YpNMljuGTD

[Expo Recruits @ExpoRecruits]

Congrats Zach!

#COMMIT

[Shayne Pickering @shaynep_media]

Boyd Buchanan (TN) 2026 edge Zach Gilbert commits to Tennessee State

#PRZTN #TN2026 #EastTN26

[Zach Gilbert @ZachGilbert_7]

@ExpoRecruits Thank you!

[Zach Gilbert @ZachGilbert_7]

1000% Committed💙🐅 Thank you again to all the Coaches who have recruited and helped me along the way!

#RoarCity #Committed #WeJusGonWork @beyond_grind @csmithscout @TSUCoachJ @TSUTigersFB @HBCUSports1 @AFewTSUFans @bbsfootball @SoCalCoyotesTN

[Shayne Pickering @shaynep_media]

BREAKING: Boyd Buchanan has promoted assistant Charles Fant to the open head coaching position

He joined the Bucs staff after a strong 12 year run as head coach at Notre Dame

He was instrumental in developing the talent at Boyd the last two seasons

Great hire for the program!

[Zach Gilbert @ZachGilbert_7]

RT @the1ndonlytj: NEW PR!!💪🏾💪🏾@Coach_JTRankin @BBSfootball @cfantastic0101

[Zach Gilbert @ZachGilbert_7]

@CSmithScout Thank you!

[Zach Gilbert @ZachGilbert_7]

Blessed to see 18.🎉 #AGTG

[Antonio “TJ” Mcreynolds @TJ_McReynolds1]

A little mud won’t stop anything 🔥
#hardwork #freshman #rbnation #AGTG @cfantastic0101 @TheProtectUCrew @BBSfootball @JaydenSatterfi2 @WillChapman_1 @jaxon_rose8 @keegan_linwood

[Zach Gilbert @ZachGilbert_7]

@BNorris_4_ Congrats Coach!

[BBS Athletics @BBSBucs]

Gary Rankin Resigns as Head Football Coach at Boyd-Buchanan School
Chattanooga, TN — 2/11/2026 — Boyd-Buchanan School announced today that Gary Rankin has resigned as head football coach, concluding a highly successful and historic tenure leading the Buccaneers.
A member of the National High School Hall of Fame, Rankin departs the program with 510 career victories, cementing his legacy as one of the most accomplished coaches in high school football history.
During his time at Boyd-Buchanan, Rankin compiled an outstanding 43–7 overall record. Over the past three seasons, his teams posted a remarkable 36–3 mark, establishing the Buccaneers as one of Tennessee’s premier football programs. Under his leadership, Boyd-Buchanan reached the state semifinals in three of his four seasons, highlighted by a state finals appearance in 2023. Beyond the wins, Rankin fostered a culture rooted in discipline, accountability, and excellence.
“Coach Rankin has informed me that he has decided to step down as our head football coach,” said Director of Athletics Matt Pobieglo. “I am extremely grateful to Gary for the hard work, dedication, and success we have shared. Coach Rankin has been an important part of the Boyd-Buchanan community, and we are thankful for the time, effort, and passion he and his family invested in our football program. I look forward to continuing to work with Coach Rankin in a different capacity at Boyd-Buchanan.”
Boyd-Buchanan School is honored to have been part of Coach Rankin’s legendary career and is deeply grateful for the passion and commitment he devoted to Buccaneer football.
“It’s been a great ride the last four years at Boyd-Buchanan,” said Rankin. “I can’t thank our administration, athletic director, teachers, parents, and students enough for their support of our program. The football program has established itself as one of the best in the area. I look forward to the new leadership in our program and continuing to keep Boyd-Buchanan football at a high level. Thank you to our Boyd community.”
Boyd-Buchanan School has begun the search for its next head football coach.
“Our search is already underway,” Pobieglo added. “Boyd-Buchanan is a vibrant community with a holistic spiritual environment, outstanding academics, an incredible fan base, and a strong overall athletics program. I am confident we will attract an outstanding pool of candidates. I want to thank the Boyd-Buchanan community for its continued support and patience.”
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