| Matt Zeleznak |
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RS Senior
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| Hometown:
Topeka, Kan.
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| High School:
Hayden HS
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| Last College:
Butler County CC
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| Height / Weight:
6-0 / 225
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| Position:
Linebacker
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As a sophomore (2005):
Gained experience working with the defensive scout team.
At Butler County Community College (2003-04):
Played the 2004 season for the Butler County Community College Grizzlies ... Redshirted the 2003 season ... Part of the 2003 and 2004 conference championship and the 2003 national championship team ... Coached by Troy Morrell.
High school:
A graduate of Hayden HS in Topeka, Kan. ... Named the team Lifter of the Year and team captain as a senior ... Posted 225 career tackles with a single-game high of 16 stops ... Helped Hayden to the Centennial League Championship in 2000 and 2002, as well as a district, regional and bi-district title in 2002 ... Also lettered three years in swimming and four years in track and field ... Coached by Tom Stringer.
Personal:
An exercise science major ... Son of Mike and Karen Zeleznak ... Brother, Luke, also attended KU ... Grandfather played football at Kansas State.
