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Michigan's Zak Zinter Becomes Unanimous First Team All-American

He's one of the best offensive lineman in the country, and now he's a unanimous First-Team All-American at the University of Michigan.

Christopher Breiler

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It's official: Michigan's Zak Zinter is a unanimous First Team All-American. 

Over the last two weeks, Zinter earned first team honors from all five groups - including the Walter Camp Football Foundation, the Football Writers Association of America, the Associated Press, Sporting News, and the American Football Coaches Association. 

Zinter, now a senior, has appeared in 45 games throughout his four years in Ann Arbor, making 42 starts. He played a role in helping Michigan to win back-to-back Joe Moore Awards, becoming the first offensive line unit to win the award in consecutive seasons. He becomes the eighth Wolverine to be earn unanimous First Team All-American honors since the year 2000, joining:

  • Blake Corum (2022)
  • Aidan Hutchinson (2021)
  • Jabrill Peppers (2016)
  • Jake Long (2007)
  • LaMarr Woodley (2006)
  • Braylon Edwards (2004)
  • Steve Hutchinson (2000)

Here's a look at the handful of other Wolverines who have earned All-American honors in 2023.  

Blake Corum, RB - Senior

  • Walter Camp Football Foundation: Second Team (RB)
  • Football Writers Association of America: Second Team (RB)
  • Associated Press: Third Team (RB)
  • American Football Coaches Association: First Team (RB)

Kris Jenkins, DL - Senior

  • Football Writers Association of America: Second Team (DL)
  • Associated Press: Third Team (DL)
  • American Football Coaches Association: Second Team (DL)

Mike Sainristil, DB - Graduate Student

  • Sporting News: First Team (DB)

Mason Graham, DL - Sophomore

  • Sporting News: Second Team (DL)
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