Scott Zolak transitioned from an NFL quarterback to a prominent sports broadcaster and analyst in New England. After being selected 84th overall in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, Scott Zolak embarked on an eight-season career in professional football. During his tenure with the Patriots, he served primarily as a backup quarterback, notably making his NFL debut in 1992. That same year marked his most statistically productive season, as he started four games and earned the prestigious American Football Conference (AFC) Player of the Week honor.
Following his time with the Patriots, Zolak had brief stints with the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins in 1999, before officially retiring from professional football in 2000. Immediately transitioning from the field to the airwaves, Zolak cultivated a successful broadcasting career. Post-NFL, he quickly became a co-host for morning sports radio shows, first in Rhode Island on The Score and subsequently in Boston on The Sports Hub 98.5 FM WBZ-FM. Expanding his reach into television, he joined CBS College Sports Network as a football analyst.
Since 2015, he has co-hosted the highly-rated ‘Zolak and Bertrand’ on The Sports Hub, a show consistently achieving strong ratings in the competitive Boston market. He also contributes to ‘Patriots All Access’ and calls Patriots preseason games on WBZ-TV. His insightful analysis and recognizable voice have been central to some of the Patriots’ most historic moments, notably calling their Super Bowl victories XLIX, LI, and LIII. Scott Zolak continues to be a prominent and influential figure in sports media, known for his deep football knowledge and engaging on-air presence that resonates with millions of fans across New England and beyond.