University of Massachusets Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Jersey Number 17
Zachary Betts
- Position:
- Defensive Line
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 245
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Bowie, Md.
- High School:
- Bishop McNamara
- Prev School:
- Saint Francis (Pa.)
Before Massachusetts
- Played two seasons at Saint Francis (Pa.). Â
- Tallied 63 tackles, with 38 solo and 25 assisted, in two years.Â
- Added 13 tackles for loss, seven sacks, a pass breakup, a forced fumble, seven QB hurries and a blocked kick.Â
- During the 2025 season, posted 49 total tackles, including 32 solo, nine tackles for loss and six sacks.Â
- Also had a forced fumble, five QB hurries, a pass breakup and a blocked kick.Â
- Had a career-high nine tackles at Buffalo (9/6/25), including six solo. Â
- Recorded a career-best 1.5 tackles for loss at ULM (8/28/25) and vs. LIU (11/15/25). Â
- As a rookie, registered 14 tackles with six solo and eight assisted, four tackles for loss, a sack and two QB hurries.Â
- Made collegiate debut vs. Central Connecticut State (9/14/24), totaling one tackle and a tackle for loss.Â
- Logged a season-high four tackles, all assisted, at Eastern Michigan (9/21/24).Â
- Registered first career sack at Delaware State (10/5/24) for a loss of 13 yards. Â
- Attended Bishop McNamara High School.
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