Zachary Lee Diles is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent.
Education
Diles attended Tulare Union High School, but did not gain any post-season recognition in football. He finished his college career at Kansas State. He did not start in 2005 at Kansas State but still finished fourth on the team with 50 tackles (27 solos), adding two sacks, a pair of quarterback pressures, 5.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage and three forced fumbles.
Career
He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State. Diles was a two-year starter at Fresno City College in 2003 and 2004.
He totaled 70 tackles in 2004 and 60 in 2003.
In his two seasons the team had a 16-5 record and in 2004 Diles was named All.CVC
Diles earned honorable mention All-Big 12 in 2006. He ranked second on the team and eighth in the conference with 99 tackles (38 solos) while starting all 13 games at middle linebacker.
He added 3.5 sacks with two pressures and was credited with 7.5 stops for losses. He recovered one fumble, deflected two passes and intercepted another.
In 24 games at Kansas State, Diles started 13 contests.
He produced 149 tackles (65 solos) with 5.5 sacks, 13 stops for losses and four pressures. He caused three fumbles, recovered another, knocked down two passes and had one interception. Pre-draft measureables
Houston Texans
Diles was selected in the 7th round of the 2007 NFL Draft.
As a rookie in 2007 Diles played mostly on special teams.
In 2008 he started 8 games as the Texans strong-side linebacker and made 66 tackles. In 2009 he moved to weakside linebacker and made 64 tackles and forced two fumbles.
In 2010 he was again the starting weakside linebacker and totaled 81 tackles. Saint Louis Rams
He was signed to a free agent contract on July 29, 2011.
He was released in the final cutdown after the fourth preseason game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Diles signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 4, 2011. He was cut on December 3, 2011. Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts claimed Diles off waivers on December 6.
After playing in four games for the Colts in 2011, and recording two tackles, Diles was waived on February 7, 2012.
Tennessee Titans
Diles signed with the Tennessee Titans on May 1, 2012. Kansas City Chiefs
On April 12, 2013 Diles signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
He was released before the season. Second stint with Tennessee Titans
Diles signed with the Tennessee Titans on October 17, 2013.
Diles was released by the Titans on December 3, 2013.
Cleveland Browns
Diles signed a contract with the Cleveland Browns after he worked out for them during their voluntary minicamp. Second stint with the Houston Texans
Diles signed with the Houston Texans on October 28, 2014.
Membership
He had been a member of the Saint Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Houston Texans.