Marek Lenkiewicz

Class:
Redshirt Senior
Position:
OL
Hometown:
Tinley Park, Ill.
High School:
Victor J. Andrew HS

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2014 ? SENIOR SEASON: Played in four games ? saw action on special teams against Eastern Illinois ? helped protect for an offense that rushed for 380 yards against San Jose State ? competed against Iowa and Missouri.

2013 ? JUNIOR?SEASON: Played in seven games and started the first three of the season at left tackle. Game-by-Game: Helped protect for an offense that rushed for 235 yards against UNLV ? helped block for an offense that rushed for 342 yards at New Mexico State ? started against Western Illinois and played against San Jose State ? saw special teams action against Wisconsin, at Michigan State and versus Syracuse.

2012 ? SOPHOMORE?SEASON: Played in all 13 games ? started four games at left tackle. Game-by-Game: Made his season debut at UNLV and helped protect for an offense that totaled a season-high 478 yards (209 rushing, 269 passing) ? helped pave the way for the Gophers to rush for a season-high 240 yards against New Hampshire ? started against Purdue when Minnesota passed for 246 yards and three touchdowns ? started at Illinois when the Gophers rushed for 231 yards ? saw action vs. Texas Tech as Minnesota gained 222 yards on the ground.

2011 ? FRESHMAN?SEASON: Played in six games ? started final two games of 2011 season at left tackle. Game-by-Game: Made his first collegiate appearance at Michigan ? saw action as reserve at Purdue ? saw action against Nebraska ? played numerous snaps against Iowa ? saw action at left tackle against Wisconsin ? made first career start at left tackle at Northwestern ? part of an offensive line that paved the way for a season-high 269 yards rushing vs. the Wildcats ? started second consecutive game at left tackle in victory over Illinois.

2010: Redshirted.

HIGH?SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Victor J. Andrew High School ? helped lead his team to a 6-4 record and a playoff berth in 2009 ? earned 2009 Illinois Coaches Association first-team all-state honors ? named second-team all-state by the Chicago Tribune ? 2009 all-area selection ? named Offensive Player of the Year in the Southwest Suburban League Red Conference ? two-time all-conference selection ? helped lead his team to an 8-3 record, a playoff berth and a conference championship as a sophomore in 2007 ? coached by Jim Zimmer.

PERSONAL: Born Jan. 30, 1992 ? son of Vicki and Marek Lenkiewicz ? graduated with a degree in business and marketing education and is continuing his education this fall.