Hawk-Items – - Drafted by the New England Patriots in the 7th round of the 2007 NFL Draft . . . One of six seniors Elginselected to 2006 Leadership Council . . . one of three juniors selected to 2005 Leadership Council . . . moved to right guard in spring, 2005 after starting all 12 games at center in 2004 . . . split time between guard and center in 2006 after starting all games at right guard in 2005.

2006 Honors – - Named as first team academic all-American and to District VIII academic all-American team . . . Permanent Team Captain . . . earned Forest Evashevski Scholastic Achievement Award . . . Coaches Appreciation Award, offense . . . named honorable mention all-Big Ten by both league coaches and media . . . semi-finalist for Draddy Trophy, the top academic award given out in college football . . . Alamo Bowl Sportsmanship Award . . . selected to compete in Hula Bowl.