Last season, he won the Outland Trophy as the best interior lineman in the nation.

Nebraska players have won nine Outland Trophies overall, by far the most in the nation.

He was also a finalist for the Outland Trophy.

The Outland Trophy has honored the nation's best interior lineman since 1946.

For his senior season he was named to the 2008 Outland Trophy watch list, and started all 13 games at left tackle.

It is comparable to the Outland Trophy for collegiate football players.

He was the winner of the 2011 Outland Trophy given to the best lineman in college football.

He was also named to the 2009 Outland Trophy watch list.

He won the Outland Trophy in his senior year of college.

He was one of eight finalists for the Outland Trophy that season.