University of Toronto Varsity Blues offensive lineman Danny Sprukulis was named recognized as Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced 2013 football all-rookies on Tuesday afternoon.

Standing at 6-foot-4, 300-pounds, Sprukulis (Oakville, Ont.) made an immediate on Toronto's offensive line, starting all eight games and helping the team to a 4-4 record, their first .500 record since the team won the Yates and Vanier Cup in 1993.

Toronto's offence ranked fifth in the OUA, averaging 420 yards per game.

The all-rookie list is designed to identify exceptional freshmen and to give recognition for their outstanding rookie performances. The 2013 OUA all-rookies were selected by the OUA coaches through a nomination and vote process.


2013 OUA ALL-ROOKIE TEAM
 
Name                                    Position                               School                  Hometown                         Height/Weight
 
Leon Cenerini                     Linebacker                          Carleton               La Salle, Man.                    5-10/215 lbs.
Kyle Van Wynsberghe       Receiver                               Carleton               Delhi, Ont.                          5-11/170 lbs.
Nate Behar                          Receiver                              Carleton                London, Ont.                      6-0/195 lbs.
Eric Fowler                          Guard                                   Carleton                London, Ont.                      6-3/300 lbs.
Tunde Adeleke                  Defensive Back                   Carleton                Ottawa                                 5-9/165 lbs.
John Augustine                 Running Back                     Guelph                  Welland, Ont.                      5-9/200 lbs.
Orion Edwards                  Defensive Back                  Guelph                  Newmarket, Ont.                5-8/162 lbs.
Daniel Vandervoort           Receiver                              McMaster              Barrie, Ont.                          6-2/200 lbs.
Mark Mackie                       Defensive End                    McMaster              London, Ont.                      6-2/255 lbs.
Nicholas Firlit                    Offensive Tackle                 McMaster              Burlington, Ont.                 6-5/310 lbs.
Nicholas Fairs                  Fullback                                Ottawa                  Belleville, Ont.                    6-0/230 lbs.
Jonah Pataki                     Running Back                      Queen's               Wallaceburg, Ont.             5-11/206 lbs.
Zach Sauer                        Defensive Line                    Queen's               Ayr, Ont.                               6-3/238 lbs.
Daniel Sprukulis               Offensive Line                     Toronto                Oakville, Ont.                      6-4/300 lbs.
Greg Coffin                         Fullback                                Waterloo             Burlington, Ont.                  6-0/250 lbs.
Daniel Reihl                       Defensive Back                   Waterloo             Hamilton, Ont.                    6-0/165 lbs.
Matthew McDougall          Inside Receiver                   Western              Belleville, Ont.                     6-3/192 lbs.
Jesse McNair                    Free Safety                           Western               London, Ont.                       5-11/186 lbs.
Kwaku Boateng                Defensive Line                    Laurier                  Milton, Ont.                          6-2/217 lbs.
William Pitt-Doe               Defensive Back/Returner   Laurier                 Mississauga, Ont.             5-9/161 lbs.
Marcus Arkarakas            Receiver                                Laurier                 North York, Ont.                  6-0/205 lbs.
Brett Boersma                  Offensive Line                      Windsor               Camlache, Ont.                  6-5/285 lbs.
Matthew Gayer                  Defensive Back                   Windsor                Leamington, Ont.               5-8/190 lbs.
Samir Boulazareg            Defensive Back                    York                       Mississauga, Ont.            6-0/180 lbs.