Alex Pierzchalski

Alex Pierzchalski (born August 7, 1991) is a former Canadian football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the second round of the 2014 CFL Draft. He played Canadian Interuniversity Sport football at the University of Toronto and attended London South Collegiate Institute in London, Ontario.

Alex Pierzchalski
No. 82
Born: (1991-08-07) August 7, 1991
Toronto, Ontario
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)WR
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
UniversityToronto
High schoolLondon (ON) London South
CFL Draft2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 18
Drafted bySaskatchewan Roughriders
Career history
As player
2014Saskatchewan Roughriders
2015–2016Ottawa Redblacks
2017Montreal Alouettes
Career stats

College career

Pierzchalski played four seasons for the Toronto Varsity Blues, recording career totals of 149 receptions for 1,617 yards and 13 touchdowns in 32 games.[1]

Professional career

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Pierzchalski was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders with the eighteenth pick in the 2014 CFL Draft. He dressed in 13 regular season games and made four special teams tackles. He recorded his first career reception against the Calgary Stampeders on October 24, 2014.[1] He played in both pre-season games for the Riders, recording five catches for 22 yards and a touchdown, before being among the team's final cuts on June 20, 2015.[2] He was offered a practice roster spot by the Roughriders, but he declined in order to pursue opportunities elsewhere.[3]

Ottawa Redblacks

Pierzchalski signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on June 22, 2015.[4]

Montreal Alouettes

Pierzchalski played the 2017 season with Montreal. He retired after the season.[5]

References
  1. "Alex Pierzchalski". riderville.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2015. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  2. "RIDERS TRANSACTIONS - JUNE 20TH". riderville.com. June 20, 2015. Archived from the original on June 23, 2015. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  3. Holder, Gord (June 22, 2015). "Redblacks running out of Canadian receivers on eve of season". ottawacitizen.com. Archived from the original on June 23, 2015. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  4. "Transactions: June 22, 2015". ottawaredblacks.com. June 22, 2015. Archived from the original on June 23, 2015. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  5. Zurkowsky, Herb (9 January 2018). "Tyrell Sutton remains committed to Alouettes: 'This is my team' - Montreal Gazette". Montreal Gazette.
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