Nick Zakelj

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Nick Zakelj
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Position Guard
Personal information
Born (1999-06-22) June 22, 1999 (age 26)
Broadview Heights, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight316 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school Brecksville–Broadview Heights (Ohio)
College Fordham (2017–2021)
NFL draft 2022: 6th round, 187th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
  • 3× First-team All-Patriot League (2019–2021)
  • Second-team All-Patriot League (2018)
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Games played29
Games started2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Nick Zakelj (born June 22, 1999) is an American professional football guard. He played college football for the Fordham Rams.

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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 spanWingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6+1⁄8 in
(1.98 m)		316 lb
(143 kg)		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		6 ft 6+3⁄8 in
(1.99 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] [5]

Zakelj was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers with the 187th overall pick. [6] As a rookie, he appeared in five games. [7]

On November 15, 2023, Zakelj was placed on injured reserve with a torn bicep. [8]

On August 26, 2025, Zakelj was waived by the 49ers as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [9] [10]

Personal life

He has a bachelor's degree in finance and a master's degree in business analytics from Fordham. [11]

Zakelj shares a house with 49ers teammate and starting quarterback Brock Purdy. [12]

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. ↑ "Nick Zakelj NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Fordham OT". BleacherReport.com. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  6. ↑ Madson, Kyle (April 30, 2022). "49ers add OT Nick Zakelj with No. 187 pick". Niners Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Nick Zakelj 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  8. ↑ Posey, Kyle (November 15, 2023). "49ers place Nick Zakelj on IR with a torn bicep". Niners Nation. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  9. ↑ "49ers Announce Roster Moves, Sign 13 Players to Practice Squad". 49ers.com. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  10. ↑ "49ers Release, Waive, and Make Roster Moves on a List of Players". 49ers.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ Andres, Patrick (October 13, 2023). "49ers' Brock Purdy Opens Up About Living With Teammate Nick Zakelj". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 19, 2023.


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