University of Massachusets Athletics

2026 Football Roster

Zachary Betts

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.).  
  • Tallied 63 tackles, with 38 solo and 25 assisted, in two years. 
  • Added 13 tackles for loss, seven sacks, a pass breakup, a forced fumble, seven QB hurries and a blocked kick. 
  • During the 2025 season, posted 49 total tackles, including 32 solo, nine tackles for loss and six sacks. 
  • Also had a forced fumble, five QB hurries, a pass breakup and a blocked kick. 
  • Had a career-high nine tackles at Buffalo (9/6/25), including six solo.  
  • Recorded a career-best 1.5 tackles for loss at ULM (8/28/25) and vs. LIU (11/15/25).  
  • As a rookie, registered 14 tackles with six solo and eight assisted, four tackles for loss, a sack and two QB hurries. 
  • Made collegiate debut vs. Central Connecticut State (9/14/24), totaling one tackle and a tackle for loss. 
  • Logged a season-high four tackles, all assisted, at Eastern Michigan (9/21/24). 
  • Registered first career sack at Delaware State (10/5/24) for a loss of 13 yards.  
  • Attended Bishop McNamara High School.
2025 Massachusetts Football - National Signing Day Press Conference | 12.03.25
Wednesday, December 03
UMass FB | Coach Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs. Bowling Green | 11.25.25
Tuesday, November 25
2025 Massachusetts Football - Week 14 (Bowling Green) Thursday Press Conference
Thursday, November 20
UMass FB | Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs Ohio | 11.18.25
Tuesday, November 18