The Knightline

Posted December 15, 2011 11:00 pm

Wyoming junior center/guard Nick Carlson is one of five former Prospect High School offensive linemen who started for Division I football programs this season.

Markus Zusevics, Iowa Hawkeyes

The 6-foot-5, 300-pound senior was an all-Big Ten honorable mention selection by coaches and media in his second year as a starter at right tackle. Zusevics helped to lead the Hawkeyes to the Insight Bowl for the second straight year and is projected as an NFL draft pick.

Matt Kennedy, Miami (Ohio) RedHawks

The 6-5, 266-pound redshirt junior started six of eight games he played in at right tackle. Kennedy also started the last two seasons.

Zach Lewis, Miami (Ohio) RedHawks

The 6-6, 264-pound true freshman started six of the nine games he played at tackle for Miami.

Peyton Eckert, Indiana Hoosiers

The 6-6, 295-pound true freshman got six starts at right tackle and right guard for Indiana and new coach Kevin Wilson.

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