High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Zachary "Zack" Follett (born July 3, 1987, in Clovis, California) is an American football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Lions in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at California.Follett majored in American Studies. He represented Cal at the 2009 Senior Bowl.Follett was drafted 235th overall in the 7th round by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft. Follett was released by the Lions during the preseason cuts on September 5, 2009. A day later, he was signed to the team's practice squad.