Nick Zakelj

Nick Zakelj (born June 22, 1999) is an American football offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Fordham.

Nick Zakelj
No. 63 – San Francisco 49ers
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1999-06-22) June 22, 1999
Broadview Heights, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:316 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:Brecksville–Broadview Heights
(Broadview Heights, Ohio)
College:Fordham (2017–2021)
NFL Draft:2022 / Round: 6 / Pick: 187
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× First-team All-Patriot League (2019–2021)
  • Second-team All-Patriot League (2018)
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Games played:5
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

Zakelj was a member of the Fordham Rams for five seasons. He became a starter at tackle during his freshman season.[1] Zakelj was named first-team All-Patriot League in each of his final three seasons.[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 6+18 in
(1.98 m)
316 lb
(143 kg)
32+12 in
(0.83 m)
9+78 in
(0.25 m)
5.13 s1.67 s2.91 s4.71 s7.75 s28.5 in
(0.72 m)
9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)
27 reps
All values from NFL Combine[3][4]

Zakelj was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.[5]

Personal life

He has a bachelor's degree in finance and a master's degree in business analytics from Fordham.[6]

References

  1. Goul, Matt (May 2, 2022). "How many players with Ohio roots were picked in the 2022 NFL Draft". Cleveland.com. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  2. Branch, Eric (April 30, 2022). "49ers' sixth-round pick: Fordham offensive lineman Nick Zakelj". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  3. "Nick Zakelj Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  4. "2022 Draft Scout Nick Zakelj, Fordham NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  5. Madson, Kyle (April 30, 2022). "49ers add OT Nick Zakelj with No. 187 pick". Niners Wire. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  6. Ulrich, Nate (March 5, 2022). "To all the die-hard Cleveland Browns fans, Nick Zakelj has a confession: He's one of you". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved May 3, 2022.


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