Derek Wiggan (born July 27, 1992) is a Canadian football defensive lineman for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
| No. 97 Montreal Alouettes | |
 Wiggan with the Calgary Stampeders in 2022 | |
| 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–present | Montreal Alouettes |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Early 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]
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]
References edit
- ^ "Derek Wiggan '10 Drafted by Calgary Stampeders". St. Michael's College School. 22 May 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "Derek Wiggan". Athletic.net. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ a b c "Derek Wiggan". Calgary Stampeders. Archived from the original on 19 March 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ a b Mitchell, Scott (17 June 2015). "Youngster Derek Wiggan looks to lock down spot on Calgary Stampeders defensive line". Calgary Sun. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ Hall, Vicki (12 May 2014). "Stamps net first overall pick in trade, make hay with other selections". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "Stamps, Wiggan agree to two-year deal - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. 2017-12-11. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
- ^ "Official 2024 Free Agent Tracker". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Als add to d-line with Derek Wiggan signing". CFL.ca. 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-13.