Rutgers University Athletics

2024 (Sophomore at Colorado): Played in 10 games with nine starts at center … ranked fourth on the offensive line with 524 snaps played … allowed just two sacks for the season … helped team to 446 yards of total offense with no pressures allowed versus Cincinnati (10/26) … blocked for an offense that totaled 445 passing yards against North Dakota State (8/29).

2023 (Freshman at Colorado): Played in 11 games with two starts at center … had no penalties against in 142 offensive snaps … allowed just one sack for the season … started at Arizona State (10/7) … earned first start in win over Colorado State (9/16) … made collegiate debut in season opener at TCU (9/2).

Prior to College: Played at Cherry Creek High School for head coach Dave Logan … saw action on the offensive and defensive lines … started 28 straight games without giving up a sack and helping team to four straight Colorado State Championships and a 45-6 record … anchored a line that averaged 412.5 yards per game as a senior in 2022, including 235.1 rushing yards per game and 7.0 rushing yards per attempt ... finished career with 84 tackles with eight for loss, one sack and one fumble recovery on defense.

Personal: Teammates with older brother, Gus Zilinskas.

Major: Finance