Tom Zbikowski

Thomas Michael Zbikowski (born May 22, 1985 in Park Ridge, Illinois, often known as just "Zibi") is a Professional boxer and American football safety for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Zbikowski was drafted out of the University of Notre Dame by the Baltimore Ravens with the 86th pick in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He also played for the Baltimore Ravens from 2008 to 2011.

Boxing

Zbikowski is also a boxer and holds a 4-0 boxing record. Most of his boxing was during the 2011 NFL Lockout. Many Ravens fans enjoyed watching him play as they waited for the lockout to end.

College

Zbikowski played college football with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Zbikowski made his college debut (start) as a sophomore in 2005, appearing in all 12 games and finished fourth best of the roster with 70 total tackles (37 solo, 33 assisted) with two forced fumbles. He was named Walter Camp Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 19 following his performance at Michigan State as he had a team-high nine tackles, forced a fumble and returned it for a 75-yard TD and recorded his first career interception.

He was 2006 team captain with Brady Quinn and Travis Thomas and was selected (picked, chosen) to the second-team All-America squad by the Walter Camp Football Foundation after helping the Irish earn a bid in the Sugar Bowl. Zbikowski was also named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press and was a semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, presented annually (annually meaning once a year) to the nation's best defensive back. Zibikowski finished with 79 tackles, recovered a fumble for a touchdown against Penn State, and recorded his third career punt return for a touchdown with 52-yarder against North Carolina. Zbikowski accounted for four TDs (two interception returns and two punt returns) in 12 games played in 2006. He finished fourth on the team with 71 total tackles and led the defense with five interceptions while leading the Irish to the Fiesta Bowl. Following the seasons, Zbikowski earned Third-Team Associated Press All-America honors.

Zbikowski returned to Notre Dame for his fifth year in 2007 with a career high 80 total tackles with a pair of interceptions and fumble recoveries. He continued to shine as a return man, racking up 234 return yards on punts. Graduated in May with degrees in sociology and computer applications.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Zbikowski was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 3rd Round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Zbikowski played as a returner and defensive back during four fairly solid years with Baltimore. He also intercepted two passes in 2009 while filling in for Ed Reed.

Indianapolis Colts

Zbikowski signed with the Indianapolis Colts on March 16, 2012.

Other websites
Tom Zbikowski's Official website 
Tom Zbikowski at NFL.com

References
 George Kimball (March 24, 2011). "NFL lockout lets players follow the dream". The Irish Times.
Dan Rafael (March 27, 2011). "Tom Zbikowski decisions Grummet". ESPN.
George Willis (March 27, 2011). "NFL star gets Raven reviews heading into tonight's Atlantic City bout boxing tournement". New York Post.
Josh Katzowitz, Sports Illustrated, "Zbikowski's side career continues to succeed "
Lem Satterfield. "Report: Zbikowski's Boxing Suspension Overturned ". Parksville Overlea Patch.
 "Zbikowski signs with Colts"

1985 births
Living people
Baltimore Ravens players
American football safeties
Sportspeople from Illinois
People from Park Ridge, Illinois