University of Minnesota Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Rainer, Zahir

Jersey Number 25
Zahir Rainer
- Position:
- DB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-9 / 190
- Hometown:
- Richmond, Va.
- High School:
- Trinity Episcopal
- Years in College / At Minnesota:
- 2 / 2
- Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
- 4 years
- Letters:
- 1
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
Bio
PRONUNCIATION |
2024: Redshirted • did not see game action.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Trinity Episcopal High School in Richmond, Va. • wore No. 1 for the Titans and was coached by Sam Mickens • as a senior, made 26 tackles, had one tackle for loss, one pass breakup, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery • named First Team All-State for three straight years • consensus three-star recruit • ranked as the No. 15 prospect in Virginia and the No. 81 safety in the nation by 247Sports.
PERSONAL: Son of Wali and Brandi Rainer • has one sister (Amira) and two brothers (Elijah and Khaild) • father, Wali, played college football at Virginia and then played in the NFL for eight seasons and was a member of the Cleveland Browns (1999–2001), Jacksonville Jaguars (2002), Detroit Lions (2003–2005) and Houston Texans (2006).
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