Post-OSU Update: Brian Bobek transferred in June of 2012 to Minnesota. He played sparingly in 2014 and started the first five games of 2015 before sustaining an injury. He transferred to Iowa State for the 2016 season. (updated: Nov. 2023)

High School: Skilled offensive lineman who was a three-year starter for Coach Mike Donatucci at Palatine’s Fremd High … U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Parade All-America … first team all-state from
Chicago Tribune, Champaign News Gazette, Rivals, Daily Herald … Chicago Sun-Times all-suburban Cook County … conference champion in shot put and discus … honor roll.

Personal: Son of Jeffrey and Therese Bobek … father was an Iowa lineman and mother played women’s basketball for the Hawkeyes … brother Jeff is a Michigan State fullback.