Another protege of former Colorado star Dave Logan is headed to Boulder.
On Thursday night, Cherry Creek two-way lineman Hank Zilinskas announced via social media accounts his commitment to the Buffaloes football program. Zilinskas becomes the 16th pledge for the Buffs for the class of 2023.
Zilinskas was a CHSAA first team All-State selection last fall as a defensive lineman while helping to lead Cherry Creek, coached by Logan, to its second consecutive Class 5A state title. The 6-foot-3, 274-pound Zilinskas will join a list of Cherry Creek football alums on the CU roster that currently includes receiver Chase Penry, running back Jayle Stacks, and cornerback Mac Willis. Former Cherry Creek quarterback Julian Hammond III also is a guard on the CU men’s basketball team.
The full statement released by Zilinskas can be .
