The Ottawa Redblacks signed offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro on Wednesday.
Giordano Vaccaro is six foot three and weighs 315 pounds. The 22-year-old from Winnipeg, Manitoba, was drafted by the Ottawa Redblacks in the first round (1st pick) of the 2026 CFL Draft.
Collegiately, Vaccaro spent three seasons at the University of Manitoba (2022-24), playing left tackle and left guard in 27 games for the Bisons. In 2024, he started at left guard in nine games, and was named the JP Metras Award Winner as U SPORTS Lineman of the Year, Canada West Lineman of the Year, U SPORTS First Team All-Canadian, and Unanimous Canada West All-Star selection.
Manitoba averaged 30.7 points per game, 439.3 yards per game, 205.3 passing yards per game, 252.7 rushing yards per game, and 31 touchdowns. The Bisons finished 7-2 that season and appeared in the Canada West Semifinals. Then, he transferred to Purdue in 2025, playing 12 games on special teams, totaling 89 snaps for the Boilermakers. He played 22 snaps in the season finale against Indiana.
