After graduating from Marietta, Zeier attended the University of Georgia. Zeier was one of the first notable high school football players to graduate ahead of his class so as to attend his college early and join the football team for spring practices, enrolling in January 1991. At Georgia, he compiled a 26–14–1 record as a starter.
After graduating from Marietta High School, Zeier enrolled at the University of Georgia in January 1991. He was one of the first high school football players to graduate early and join his college team for spring practices. During his time at Georgia, he compiled a 26–14–1 record as a starter.