MSSU Athletics Hall of Fame
One of the most productive receivers in Missouri Southern football history, Landon Zerkel established himself as one of the premier pass catchers in the MIAA during his four-year career with the Lions from 2008-12.
A 2011 First Team All-MIAA selection, Zerkel earned First Team All-America honors from BSN and Second Team All-America recognition from Don Hansen following his standout senior campaign. That season, he hauled in 77 receptions for 1,047 yards and six touchdowns, ranking third in program history in both receptions and receiving yards for a single season.
Zerkel finished his career ranked second in Missouri Southern history with 196 receptions and 2,866 receiving yards while ranking third with 19 receiving touchdowns. He also owns multiple places in the Lions' record book, including the third-best single-season reception total (77 in 2011), the ninth-best reception total (52 in 2010), the third-most receiving yards in a season (1,047 in 2011), and the 10th-most receiving yards (759 in 2010). His six touchdown receptions in both 2009 and 2011 remain tied for the 10th-highest single-season total in program history.
Among his memorable performances, Zerkel caught 11 passes for 140 yards at Truman in 2010, tying for the sixth-most receptions in a game in school history. He also recorded one of the finest receiving performances in Lion history against Lincoln in 2011, finishing with eight receptions for 193 yards and three touchdowns at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. His 193 receiving yards rank sixth on the program's single-game list, while his three touchdown catches are tied for second-most in a game.
Zerkel led the Lions in receptions in 2009 (44), 2011 (77), and 2012 (23), showcasing his consistency throughout his career. Off the field, he was named Academic All-MIAA.
