Thomas Michael Zbikowski is an American football punt returner an strong safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team. He grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and attended Buffalo Grove High School in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He also was a Golden Glove boxer, who had an outstanding amateur boxing career. Zbikowski is described by coach Charlie Weis, as "all day tough." Zbikowski did not play as a freshman and started as a sophomore. He was named a third team All-American safety at the conclusion of the 2006 regular season after being named third team All-American as a punt returner in 2005.