Noah Zerr. Langenburg to New York, and points between
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From growing up in Langenburg, Saskatchewan to a rookie try out with the New York Giants. There is also the distinction of being a top selection in the CFL draft. May of 2022 has been quite a month for U of S Huskie offensive lineman Noah Zerr.
The 6-7 330 pound offensive lineman is both confident, but humbled by the opportunities that lie ahead. “I thought it was something that could be in my future,” Zerr said, when discussing the chance to practice for an NFL team. As for competing with, and against, players from across the continent, the 23 year old Zerr believes previous experiences could be an asset. “I went to the Gridiron Showcase (Fort Worth, Texas) back in January. It’s similar to that OTA (Organized Team Activities) style training camp. I have had that kind of experience with those athletes.”
Zerr also joins a long list of recent University of Saskatchewan offensive lineman, highly touted by Canadian Football League teams in recent years. Evan Johnson, Ben Heenan and Mattland Riley just scratch the surface of former Huskies that have went on to CFL careers. With Hall of Fame coach Brian Towriss and now Grey Cup champion Scott Flory as recent head coaches of the Huskies, it’s no accident that this University of Saskatchewan program has been a great stepping stone for Canadian offensive lineman for over three decades.
While there is a bright football future ahead, Zerr also enjoys looking back. His first year of organized contact football was in grade five in Langenburg. (Grade six was supposed to be the first year, but Zerr was so big, they let him play.) Zerr’s commitment to football was evident early and carried on through his high school years. “I had to go out of town, and live out of town, to play football in high school.” Zerr moved 45 minutes northeast of Langenburg to Yorkton to play 12 man football.
