Noah Zerr (born July 20, 1998) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the Saskatchewan Huskies. He has also been a member of the BC Lions and Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL.

Noah Zerr
No. 68     Saskatchewan Roughriders
Zerr with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2024
Born: (1998-07-20) July 20, 1998 (age 26)
Langenburg, Saskatchewan, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)OL
Height6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight330 lb (150 kg)
UniversitySaskatchewan
CFL draft2022, round: 2, pick: 12
Drafted byBC Lions
Career history
As player
2022BC Lions
2023Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2024–presentSaskatchewan Roughriders
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Canadian (2021)
  • Canada West All-Star (2021)
Career stats

Early life

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Zerr was born in Langenburg, Saskatchewan and attended Yorkton Regional High School in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.[1][2]

University career

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Zerr played four seasons of U Sports football with the Saskatchewan Huskies. He was named a first team All-Canadian and Canada West All-Star in 2021.[3]

Professional career

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BC Lions

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Zerr was selected by the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the second round, with the 12th overall pick, of the 2022 CFL draft.[4] He officially signed with the team on May 19. He was moved between the active roster and injured reserve several times during the 2022 season.[5] Overall, Zerr dressed in four games for the Lions.[6][7] He was released on June 4, 2023.[8]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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Zerr was signed to the practice roster of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on June 20, 2023.[9][10][11] He was moved between the practice roster and active roster several times during the 2023 season, and dressed in three games for the Tiger-Cats.[7][9] He was released on November 5, 2023.[9]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

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Zerr signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on December 22, 2023.[12][13][14] He was placed on the 6-game injured list on June 7, 2024.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Noah Zerr". cfl.ca. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "Noah Zerr". huskies.usask.ca. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "B.C. Lions lock up 2022 second-round CFL Draft pick Noah Zerr". 3downnation.com. May 19, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  4. ^ Gray, Britton (December 22, 2023). "Huskie homecoming: Noah Zerr signs with Riders". cjme.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  5. ^ "footballdb.com". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  6. ^ "Noah Zerr". statscrew.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Noah Zerr". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  8. ^ "British Columbia Lions Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  9. ^ a b c "Hamilton Tiger-Cats Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "Sask. offensive lineman Noah Zerr signed by Hamilton Tiger-Cats". regina.ctvnews.ca. June 21, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  11. ^ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign Canadian OL Noah Zerr amid injury troubles". 3downnation.com. June 20, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  12. ^ Daniels, Calvin (December 27, 2023). "Langenburg's Noah Zerr inks deal with Roughriders". sasktoday.ca. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  13. ^ "Home for the holidays: Riders sign homegrown OL Noah Zerr". 3downnation.com. December 22, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  14. ^ "Saskatchewan Roughriders Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  15. ^ "Saskatchewan Roughriders Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
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