Former Lumberjack standout Zac McNally has joined the football staff as the defensive graduate assistant.

McNally, a Brentwood, Calif., native, recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in health science/physical education and will work towards his master’s in educational leadership. He assisted the program during the 2010 season as a student assistant.

McNally played at NAU for three seasons after transferring from Diablo Valley College, where he earned Golden Gate Conference first-team honors after recording 78 tackles. He recorded 120 tackles during his three-year career at NAU and was a 2009 Golden Eagle Scholar-Athlete award winner. He was named the Newcomer of the Year in 2007 after notching 49 tackles in his initial season.

A 2005 graduate of De Le Salle High School, he played for Bob Ladaruer. He was named to the All-Northern Cali second-team and selected as Cal-Hi Sports north section defensive player of the year. He helped his team to national and state championships in 2002 and 2003.

Zac McNally, Defensive Assistant

Born: December 27, 1986

College: Northern Arizona University, 2010

Playing Experience: Boise State University, 2005; Diablo Valley College, 2006; Northern Arizona University, 2007-09

Family: Single

Recruiting Areas: TBA

McNally’s Coaching Chronology

2011                Northern Arizona University, Defensive Assistant