Alex Pierzchalski (born August 7, 1991) is a former

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wide receiver. He was drafted by the

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in the second round of the 2014 CFL Draft. He played

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at the

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and attended

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College career

Pierzchalski played four seasons for the

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, recording career totals of 149 receptions for 1,617 yards and 13 touchdowns in 32 games.

Professional career

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Pierzchalski was drafted by the

with the eighteenth pick in the 2014 CFL Draft. He dressed in 13 regular season games and made four special teams tackles. He recorded his first career reception against the

Calgary Stampeders The Calgary Stampeders are a professional Canadian football team based in Calgary, Alberta. The Stampeders compete in the West Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL). The club plays its home games at McMahon Stadium and are the third-o ...

on October 24, 2014. He played in both pre-season games for the Riders, recording five catches for 22 yards and a touchdown, before being among the team's final cuts on June 20, 2015. He was offered a practice roster spot by the Roughriders, but he declined in order to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

Ottawa Redblacks

Pierzchalski signed with the

Ottawa Redblacks The Ottawa Redblacks (officially stylized as REDBLACKS) (French: Le Rouge et Noir d'Ottawa) are a professional Canadian football team based in Ottawa, Ontario. The team plays in the East Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Starting ...

on June 22, 2015.

Montreal Alouettes

Pierzchalski played the 2017 season with Montreal. He retired after the season.

References

External links

Ottawa Redblacks profile

Saskatchewan Roughriders profileToronto Varsity Blues profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pierzchalski, Alex Living people 1991 births Players of Canadian football from Ontario Canadian football wide receivers Ottawa Redblacks players Montreal Alouettes players Toronto Varsity Blues football players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Canadian football people from Toronto