
Princeton's Redshirt Freshman Center from a Dynasty of Linemen
Ned Zilinskas, a 6-2, 280-pound OL from Cherry Creek High (CO), entered Princeton in 2025 as a First-Team All-State captain with Iron Man durability honors, but redshirted his true freshman year without game appearances. Hailing from a football family—older brothers Gus (Rutgers starter) and Hank (Colorado)—he brings elite athleticism, leadership, and academic excellence (All-State Academic) that make him a prototypical Ivy League anchor. Why care? His proven high school dominance and pedigree signal NFL potential; he's an intelligent, tough fit for teams seeking versatile, high-motor centers.





