This signing by the Saskatchewan Roughriders is at least a name that is somewhat recognizable to Rider Nation.

Canadian offensive lineman Noah Zerr will be at training camp in May after playing in 11 games for the Green and White in 2024. He was a pending free agent. The 6’6, 325-pound U of S grad signed with his home-province team as a free agent last December. Zerr was drafted by B-C in 2022 and playing four games for the Lions that year, then suiting up for Hamilton in 2023 for three games before the Langenburg, Saskatchewan, product became a Roughrider. Zerr was a standout with the Huskies, playing 41 games over five seasons and earning a first-team U Sports All-Canadian selection in 2021. Following is the news release from the Riders…..

DATE:                           December 17, 2024

RELEASE TIME:      IMMEDIATELY

RELEASE:                  SR24-159

RIDERS EXTEND NATIONAL OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NOAH ZERR

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian offensive lineman Noah Zerr to a one-year contract extension.

Zerr (6’6”, 325) returns to the Roughriders following a standout 2024 season. As a key member of the offensive line, Zerr helped the Roughriders generate 5,019 passing yards and 1,613 rushing yards. The offensive line allowed just 35 sacks — six shy of the league’s best total.

Born in Langenburg, SK, Zerr was selected by the B.C. Lions in the second round (12th overall) of the 2022 CFL Draft and appeared in four games during his rookie season. He spent the 2023 season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, for whom he played three games. He signed with Saskatchewan on Dec. 22, 2023, and made 11 appearances with his home province team during the 2024 season.

Zerr enjoyed a standout collegiate career at the University of Saskatchewan (2016-2022), where he played five seasons and appeared in 41 games, primarily as a starting left tackle. In 2021, he helped the Huskies win the Hardy Cup and Uteck Bowl. That same year, Zerr received multiple accolades, including U SPORTS First-Team All-Canadian and Canada West All-Star honours, while also being named the Huskies’ Lineman of the Year.