Carter Bykowski
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Eden Prairie, Minnesota, U.S.
 Bykowski at Iowa State in 2012 | |
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| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 25, 1990 Eden Prairie, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight: | 313 lb (142 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Eden Prairie (MN) |
| College: | Iowa State (2008–2012) |
| NFL draft: | 2013: 7th round, 246th pick |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Carter Bykowski (born July 25, 1990) is an American former professional football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round, 246th overall, of the 2013 NFL draft. He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones.
Bykowski attended Eden Prairie High School in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, where he was coached by Mike Grant, son of former Minnesota Vikings head coach Bud Grant. He had four catches for 43 yards during his junior season. As a senior, he caught 11 passes for 194 yards and nine touchdowns, helping Eden Prairie win back-to-back Minnesota 5A championships and set Minnesota state championship game records for total yards gained (520), first downs (30), and rushing first downs (22). His squad was 16th-best prep football team according to USA Today Super 25 rankings. In basketball, Bykowski served as team captain as a senior.
Bykowski was the 10th-rated prospect in the state of Minnesota according to Rivals.com, while Scout.com rated him as the 69th tight end nationally.
College career
Signing with Iowa State University in 2008, Bykowski played in three games as a true freshman tight end. The next season, he redshirted while transitioning to offensive tackle. He would further appear in 44 games and make 18 starts at ISU, including starting at left tackle every game of the 2012 season, where he was Honorable Mention All-Big 12. Bykowski majored in management, and was a three-time academic All-Big 12 honoree. After exhausting his eligibility, Bykowski began preparations for the NFL draft.[1]
