Spent first season with the Mountaineers participating primarily on special teams ... as a senior, the NC State transfer will continue to be a main cog on the Mountaineers’ field goal/PAT units and could see increased playing time across the offensive front as well ... is listed as the backup to all-conference performer Mario Acitelli at left tackle coming into fall camp.

2008 : Appeared in 13 games, primarily on ASU’s field goal/PAT units ... saw action on the offensive line in six games ... best performance of the year came against Presbyterian, when he graded out at 83 percent over 12 snaps ... graded out at 78 percent in his two longest outings of the year — vs. Jacksonville (21 plays) and Chattanooga (18 plays).

Previous College : Was a member of NC State’s football program from 2005-07 ... Brown’s Wolfpack squared off against Appalachian in the 2006 season opener.

High School : Was a four-time all-conference performer at North Henderson H.S. ... also earned all-area and all-Western North Carolina recognition as a senior ... set school records for tackles in a game (26), season (148) and career (400) ... coached by Luke Manuel ... also lettered in basketball and baseball.

Personal : Full name is Zachary Austin Brown ... born Sept. 30, 1987 (turns 22 during season) ... son of Frank Brown ... father played offensive tackle at the University of Louisville ... brother, Travis, will attend ASU as a freshman in the fall ... majoring in construction management with a minor in business ... enjoys hunting and fishing.