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Cornell University Athletics

2016 Sprint Football Roster

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21 John Zelek

  • Height 6-1
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Pasadena, Calif.
  • Highschool Poly HS

Biography

Second-Team All-CSFL (2016)

As a Senior (2016)
Zelek earned All-CSFL second team honors in his final season for the Big Red. His 7.5 tackles for a loss and 29 unassisted tackles both led the team while his 32.5 tackles were the second most. He also recovered two fumbles, force two fumbles, and blocked one kick. 

As a Junior (2015)
Zelek appeared in all seven games for the Big Red as a junior, finishing the season with 33 tackles, including 17 unassisted. He posted a season-high 11 tackles against CSFL powerhouse Navy. He added two tackles for losses against Princeton and finished with a pass breakup and two blocked kicks.

As a Sophomore (2014)
Zelek appeared in all seven games and saw time on both sides of the ball, rushing for 99 yards on offense and recording eight tackles (five solo) on defense. He also returned seven kicks for 109 yards.

Statistics

Season:
2016-17

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 21

    2014-15Sophomore

    Running Back
    6'1"
    21
  • 21

    2015-16Junior

    LB
    6'1"
    21
  • 21

    2016-17Senior

    DL
    6'1"
    21