
Navy OL Standout from the Early 2000s Era
Jim Zakar, a senior tackle for the Navy Midshipmen around 2001-2003, earned the prestigious Cmdr. Ralph Sentmann Award at the 2003 football banquet, recognizing his leadership and impact as a graduating class member; known for reliability in tight end formations and run-blocking schemes central to Navy's triple-option attack, his toughness and team-first mentality make him a differentiator—ideal for programs valuing disciplined, high-character linemen over raw athleticism, though his era predates current recruiting with no recent performance data available.