University of Maryland Athletics

As a Sophomore (2016): Did not see game action.

As a Freshman (2015): Appeared in 10 games as a reserve linebacker ... led all Maryland freshmen with 23 tackles ... had a tackle in collegiate debut vs. Richmond (9/5) ... totaled two tackles against #22 Michigan (10/3) ... missed game against #1 Ohio State (10/10) due to injury ... had a tackle vs. Penn State (10/24) ... posted four tackles, including a 0.5 sack, at #10 Iowa (10/31) ... had four tackles vs. Wisconsin (11/7) ... recovered first career fumble at #14 Michigan State (11/14) ... totaled a career-high five tackles against Indiana (11/21) ... matched career-high with five tackles in win at Rutgers (11/28).

At Franklin Regional High School: Named first team all-state, AAA Greater Alleghany County First-Team and all-conference for both offense and defense…as a senior served as a team captain and led defense with 107 tackles, including 11 TFLs…also gained 908 yards on 125 carries (7.3 ypc) and 17 touchdowns on offense… played in the Blue-Grey All American Bowl… broke the Franklin tackle record as a junior with 157…a Honor Roll student…a consensus three-star recruit…also ranked as the second-best inside linebacker in Pennsylvania by Scout…coached by Greg Botta.

Personal: Full name is Brett Michael Zanotto ... mother is Mary Beth Smith ... has four younger siblings, Brooke, Brandon, Chase and Miranda.