Hank Zilinskas
Senior offensive lineman on Rutgers's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 305 lb · Englewood, CO · Cherry Creek
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 1878 nationally · Signed with Colorado
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
4 offensive lineman on Rutgers's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Colorado in 2023.
- Transferred from Colorado to Rutgers in 2025.
Hank Zilinskas
He got to Rutgers by way of Colorado.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2023
- Signed with Colorado3-star out of Cherry Creek
2025
- Entered the portal
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Greg Schiano
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Rutgers -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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Rutgers has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rutgers
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Rutgers
Returning around him
- 44% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 1 Rutgers player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +0 net (15 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Rutgers · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #48 · 2026 recruiting class #36
Background
2025 (Junior): Played in one game ... made Rutgers debut at No. 1 Ohio State (11/22). 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...