Derek Wiggan
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 Wiggan with the Montreal Alouettes in 2024 | |
| No. 97, 95 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive lineman |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 27, 1992 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Michael's College School |
| College | Queen's |
| CFL draft | 2014: 4th round, 34th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2014 | Calgary Stampeders* |
| 2015–2023 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2024 | Montreal Alouettes |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
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.
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]
