Pat Elflein
Introduction
Pat Elflein (born c. 1994) is an American football offensive lineman for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Early years
Elflein attended Pickerington High School North in Pickerington, Ohio. He played football, wrestling and track and field in high school. He committed to Ohio State University to play college football.
College career
Elflein redshirted his first year at Ohio State in 2012 due to a foot injury. As a redshirt freshman in 2013, he played in all 14 games as a reserve offensive lineman. He started all 15 games at guard his sophomore year in 2014, including the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship. As a junior he again started all 13 games at guard. Prior to his senior year in 2016 he moved to center. Elflein was named the Rimington–Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year and was a First Team All-Big Ten selection in 2016.