Hank Zilinskas
Hank Zilinskas is a three-star recruit from Englewood, CO, out of Cherry Creek (No. 1,878 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Rutgers's 8 games this season.
Where Zilinskas comes from
- Englewood, CO
- Cherry Creek
- About 1,600 miles from SHI Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,878 in the 2023 class; signed with Colorado.
- On the Rutgers roster since 2025
Where Zilinskas fits
Rutgers lists 26 offensive linemen this season.
Rutgers offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 35th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Rutgers is 2-6. Next: at Wisconsin, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Cherry Creek
Also from Englewood, CO
Came to Rutgers by way of Colorado.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Rutgers -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 35th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Rutgers has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman.
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 Rutgers SchianoYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Rutgers SchianoYear 3 · Games –
- Dec 2024 Entered the transfer portalColorado to Rutgers
- 2024 Colorado SandersYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Colorado SandersYear 1 · Games –
- High school Cherry CreekEnglewood, CO · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 1,878 in the 2023 class. Signed with Colorado.Also from Cherry Creek: George Fitzpatrick (Kansas State), Blake Purchase (Ole Miss), Max Lovett (Kansas State) and 14 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Colorado to Rutgers, Dec 31, 2024.
2023
- Signed with ColoradoThree-star, out of Cherry Creek
2025
- Transferred to Rutgersfrom Colorado
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Deion Sanders and Greg Schiano.