Former ISU offensive lineman headed to Super Bowl

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Photo: Kendra Plathe/Iowa State Daily

Former ISU offensive tackle Kelechi Osemele talks with the press at Cyclone Football Pro Day on Tuesday, March 20, at the Bergstrom Indoor Practice Facility.

Daily Staff

In his first season in the NFL, former ISU offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele will be playing in Super Bowl XLVII.

Osemele, a four-year starter and 2011 All-American at left tackle for the Cyclones, has started every game this season for the Baltimore Ravens, who defeated the New England Patriots 28-13 in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game.

Osemele will be the first Cyclone to start in a Super Bowl since Ellis Hobbs did so for the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.

The Ravens will play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3 in the Superdome in New Orleans. Kickoff is slated for 5:30 p.m. CST.