The San Francisco 49ers drafted offensive lineman Nick Zakelj out of Fordham with the 187th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. After adding another lineman earlier on Day 3 (Spencer Burford), the Niners added another body to their crowded room.
Zakelj was a four-year starter (and four-time All-Patriot League player) at offensive tackle for Fordham, who runs a zone-heavy scheme. As a senior this year, Zakelj turned heads with an impressive Week 1 performance against Nebraska but was inconsistent as the season went on.
The 6’6”, 316-pound offensive tackle started five seasons for the Rams.