RedBlacks Select OL Zack Pelehos with 2nd Overall Pick in 2022 CFL Draft
Published on May 3, 2022 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Ottawa RedBlacks News Release
OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS have selected University of Ottawa Gee-Gees offensive lineman Zack Pelehos with their first-round pick, second overall, in the 2022 CFL Draft.
"Zack's progression was evident through the combine, and what he brought to his program," said REDBLACKS General Manager Shawn Burke. "He's nasty, he's going to be physical, and he brings the type of football we want to play."
Pelehos, 22, won't have to stray far from his roots, on his path to the CFL. The Gananoque, Ontario native starred for the Gee-Gees, earning First Team OUA All-Star honours, and being awarded Gee-Gees Team MVP in 2021.
Were his play not enough, Pelehos starred at the 2022 Regional Combine. The 6'6 300lbs tackle finished first among offensive linemen in the 40-yard dash (5.34), three-cone drill (7.92), short shuttle (4.69), vertical jump (29.50in), and broad jump (8' 9 ž"), as well as tying for first place in the bench press (16 reps).
Zack Pelehos
Position: Offensive line
School: University of Ottawa
Born: July 12, 1999
Height: 6'6
Weight: 300lbs
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