2016: Started all 12 games at left tackle for the Redbirds.
2015: Started all 13 games at left tackle for the Redbirds ... a key member of the offensive line unit which led the way for First-Team All-American and two-time MVFC Offensive Player of the Year Marshaun Coprich, who led the MVFC in rushing yards (1,967), touchdowns (23), yards per game (151.3), all-purpose yards per game (166.4) and scoring (11.2).
2014: Played in 11 games as a reserve offensive lineman.
2013: Saw action in two games on the offensive line.
2012: Redshirted.
Lakes HS: Labeled as a two-star recruit by Scout.com ... was a three-year starter on the offensive line ... Illinois High School Football Coaches Association (IHSFCA) Class 6A All-State honorable mention selection ... IHSFCA All-State Academic Team selection ... North Suburban Conference First-Team pick ... NSC All-Academic Team member ... Lake County News-Sun All-County Team ... Daily Herald Lake County All-Area First Team ... squad finished with a 9-2 record and a berth in the IHSA Class 6A quarterfinals ... helped Lakes rush for over 2,000 total yards in 2011 and was part of the squad that broke 14 offensive records in 2011.
Personal: Born March 21, 1994, in Lindenhurst, Ill. ... son of Jeffrey and Andrea Pawlak ... has three siblings, Olivia, Natalie and Matthew ... member of the honor roll all four years.
