Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Anthony Zettel was born August 9, 1992, in West Branch, Michigan. He as drafted in the sixth round (202nd overall) by the Detroit Lions in the 2016 NFL draft. He recorded his first career sack against New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning in Week 15 of the 2016 NFL season.

On September 5, 2018, Zettel was waived by the Lions.

On September 6, 2018, Zettel was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns. He was released during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.

On October 17, 2019, Zettel was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals. He was waived on October 21,but re-signed on October 23. He was waived on December 17, 2019.

On December 23, 2019, the San Francisco 49ers signed Zettel. Zettel reached Super Bowl LIV with the 49ers, but the team was defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs.

On March 25, 2020, Zettel signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He was released on September 2, 2020.

On September 19, 2020, Zettel was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on December 5 for the team's week 13 game against the Atlanta Falcons, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was released on January 11, 2021, but re-signed with the practice squad on January 13. Zettel was released again on January 16.

On July 27, 2021, Zettel signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He retired August 6, 2021.