Bio

2012: Started all nine games at linebacker in his first season with the Hawks ... led Huntingdon with 54 tackles ... also had 4.5 tackles for loss and an interception

Prior to Huntingdon: Played one season for the University of South Alabama

Prep: Lettered in football at Prattville High School and was part of three straight Class 6A state championships ... named All-State and All-Metro... played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic

Personal: Full name is John Zachary Brownell … son of Johnny and Marylyn Brownell … has two sisters, Leah and Mary Patton ... majoring in business