Derek Wiggan
 Wiggan with the Montreal Alouettes in 2024 | |
| Born: | July 27, 1992 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 250 lb (110 kg) |
| College | Queen's |
| High school | St. Michael's College School |
| CFL draft | 2014, round: 4, pick: 34 |
| Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2014* | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2015–2023 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2024 | Montreal Alouettes |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Derek Wiggan (born July 27, 1992) is a Canadian former professional football defensive lineman who play in nine seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Calgary Stampeders and Montreal Alouettes. He is a Grey Cup champion after winning with the Stampeders in 2018.
Amateur career
[edit]From 2006 to 2009, Wiggan played high school football for St. Michael's College School. In 2008, he was a part of the championship team that won the Metro Bowl.[1] He also participated in shot put events with the track and field team from 2008 to 2010.[2]
Wiggan played college football for the Queen's Golden Gaels from 2010 to 2014 as a defensive end. In 2013, he made 28 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and forced two fumbles to become a first-team OUA all-star.[3] He recorded 36 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and recovered four fumbles the next year. Wiggan was named a second-team OUA all-star in 2014.[4]
Professional career
[edit]Calgary Stampeders
[edit]Wiggan was selected by the Calgary Stampeders in the fourth round of the 2014 CFL Draft with the 34th overall pick after being ranked as high as 14th by the CFL Scouting Bureau in January of that year.[5] He was signed on May 27, 2014. After attending training camp with the Stampeders, Wiggan returned to Queen's University for his final year before re-signing with the team on February 18. 2015.[3] He transitioned from a defensive end into the role of defensive tackle for his first season.[4] He made his CFL debut in the first week game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[3] In his first three seasons in Calgary, Wiggan played in 46 games accumulating 44 defensive tackles, seven sacks, four special teams tackles and one forced fumble.
Following the 2017 season, Wiggan and the Stamps agreed to a two-year contract extension.[6] In 2018, he won his first Grey Cup championship after the Stampeders defeated the Ottawa Redblacks in the 106th Grey Cup game. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024.[7]
Montreal Alouettes
[edit]On February 13, 2024, it was announced that Wiggan had signed with the Montreal Alouettes.[8] He played in all 18 regular season games in 2024 where he had 17 defensive tackles and two sacks.[9] He announced his retirement shortly after the end of the season on November 30, 2024.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Derek Wiggan '10 Drafted by Calgary Stampeders". St. Michael's College School. May 22, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
- ^ "Derek Wiggan". Athletic.net. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Derek Wiggan". Calgary Stampeders. Archived from the original on March 19, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
- ^ a b Mitchell, Scott (June 17, 2015). "Youngster Derek Wiggan looks to lock down spot on Calgary Stampeders defensive line". Calgary Sun. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
- ^ Hall, Vicki (May 12, 2014). "Stamps net first overall pick in trade, make hay with other selections". Calgary Herald. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
- ^ "Stamps, Wiggan agree to two-year deal - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. December 11, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ "Official 2024 Free Agent Tracker". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Als add to d-line with Derek Wiggan signing". CFL.ca. February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ a b "Veteran Canadian DT Derek Wiggan announces retirement from CFL". 3DownNation. November 30, 2024.
External links
[edit]- CFL bio
Media related to Derek Wiggan at Wikimedia Commons
