Zyon Ratchford is a defensive lineman from Gaffney, South Carolina, standing 6'3" and weighing 215 pounds. A three-star prospect, he verbally committed to East Carolina on July 1, 2025, and enrolled early in January 2026. At Gaffney High School, Ratchford appeared in 38 career games as a three-year letterman, recording 240 total tackles (180 solo), 27.0 TFLs, 5.0 sacks, four interceptions, five pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles. As a senior, he made 105 stops across 13 games with 4.5 TFLs and two interceptions. Ratchford is expected to participate in spring drills with the Pirates.

East Carolina2026 — present