The Draft Bomb · Prospect profile2027 Draft · BB #034
S· #3 S· Round 2· Tier 3 · Day 1 starter
Zach
Lutmer.
Bomb Grade
76.8/100
Big Board #34
S· #3 S· Round 2· Tier 3 · Day 1 starter
Zach
Lutmer.
Iowa· #6· Jr· Rock Rapids, Iowa· 6'1"· 203 lb(School-listed)
"Positional intelligence and eye discipline are weapons, and Zach Lutmer wields them with surgical precision. His ability to diagnose plays compensates for any lack of top-end speed, allowing him to be a force in the box and an anchor in coverage. He projects as a versatile and reliable Day 1 starter in a modern scheme."
A small-town Iowa recruit turned second-team All-Big Ten hybrid: 71 tackles, 5.5 for loss, three interceptions with a pick-six and seven pass breakups in 2025.
What he does well
- 01Versatility — He plays nickel, deep safety and slot corner in the same game, which is the trait that keeps a defensive back on the field.
- 02Ball production — Three interceptions with a pick-six and seven breakups in 2025 is starter-level takeaway volume from a hybrid alignment.
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