Alex Mack

Bio

A powerful, tough, and cerebral leader, Alex Mack achieved a level of excellence that made him one of the most successful linemen in college football history. Named a First Team All-American by The Sporting News and a finalist for the Rimington Trophy in 2007, Mack was also selected as a Second Team All-American by Walter Camp in 2008. He helped propel the Golden Bears to four consecutive bowl victories while anchoring an offense that consistently ranked among the nation's best. He played a pivotal role in Cal's 2006 Pac-10 co-championship, the program's first conference title since 1975, and an overall record of 34-17. A three-time Pac-10 First Team selection, Mack's dominance was punctuated by his unique achievement as a two-time winner of the Morris Trophy (2007-08), awarded to the Pac-10's top offensive lineman. He was the first player to win the award twice since Hall of Famer Lincoln Kennedy (Washington) accomplished the feat in 1991-92. With Mack as the anchor, Cal's offensive line was the best in the Pac-10 in pass protection, allowing the fewest sacks in both the 2005 and 2006 seasons. The Golden Bears also led the conference in scoring in 2006, averaging 32.8 points per game. His ability to open lanes in the run game was equally impressive, helping running back Marshawn Lynch rush for 1,246 yards in 2005 and 1,356 yards in 2006. During his tenure, the Cal offense averaged 427.9 ypg in 2005, 415.6 ypg in 2006, 407.5 ypg in 2007 and 376.0 ypg in 2008. A team captain in 2008, Mack also set an example off the field, graduating magna cum laude and winning the NFF William V. Campbell Trophy as the best football scholar-athlete in the nation. A four-time Academic All-Pac-10 selection and a three-time Academic All-District honoree, Mack was named the Pac-10 Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2008.

Career Highlights

• 2008 All-Conference
• 2008 Campbell Trophy Winner
• 2008 NFF Scholar Athlete
• 2007 All-Conference
• 2007 First Team All-America
• 2006 All-Conference