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Tom Zbikowski # prospect in 2008 NFL Draft.

Tom Zbikowski NFL Draft Bio

Thomas Michael Zbikowski (born May 22, 1985) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He is also a professional boxer. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round (86th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He earned All-American honors playing college football for the University of Notre Dame from 2003 to 2007.

Zbikowski has also played for the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears.

Zbikowski played college football at Notre Dame

Zbikowski made his collegiate debut as a sophomore in 2005, appearing in all 12 games and finished fourth best of the roster with 70 total tackles (37 solo, 33 assisted) with two forced fumbles. He was named Walter Camp Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 19 following his performance at Michigan State as he had a team-high nine tackles, forced a fumble and returned it for a 75-yard TD and recorded his first career interception.

Zbikowski broke out as one of college football's best utility players during his junior season, excelling as a safety and a return man. Zbikowski accounted for four TDs (two interception returns and two punt returns) in 12 games played. He finished fourth on the team with 71 total tackles and led the defense with five interceptions while leading the Irish to the Fiesta Bowl. Following the seasons, Zbikowski earned Third-Team Associated Press All-America honors.

He served as 2006 team captain alongside Brady Quinn and Travis Thomas and was selected to the second-team All-American squad by the Walter Camp Football Foundation after helping the Irish earn a bid in the Sugar Bowl. Zbikowski was also named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press and was a semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, presented annually to the nation's best defensive back. He ended the year with 79 tackles, recovered a fumble for a touchdown against Penn State, and recorded his third career punt return touchdown with 52-yard return against North Carolina.

Zbikowski returned to Notre Dame for his fifth year in 2007, recording a career high 80 total tackles with a pair of interceptions and fumble recoveries. He continued to shine as a return man, racking up 234 return yards on punts. He graduated in May with degrees in sociology and computer applications.

Draft Year: 2008 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Tom Zbikowski

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Tom Zbikowski	Safety	5' 11"	200 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
3	86	Baltimore Ravens	Notre Dame	Park Ridge, Illinois

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