20Zion Gist
RB · RS FR
2-FR
Current depth chart
RB77th2-FR
Depth relationships
Bio
Zion Gist is a running back from Frankfort, Illinois, who attended Lincoln-Way East High School. During his junior season in 2023, he carried the ball 143 times for 821 yards and 12 touchdowns as the Griffins posted a 13-1 record and reached the state runner-up finish. Gist was ranked among Illinois's top prospects by national outlets (No. 40), recruiting services (No. 57), and recruiting services (No. 57). He enrolled at Michigan State in January 2025 and redshirted through the 2025 season, earning Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week honors twice. From Lincoln-Way East · Frankfort, IL.
Player information
ClassRedshirt FreshmanHeight5'11"Weight209 lbHometownFrankfort, ILHigh schoolLincoln-Way EastRecruiting3 · No. 2642 national · 2025 classConferenceBig Ten
Career path
LINCOLN-WAY EASTFrankfort, IL
MICHIGAN STATE2025 — present