Sam Wiglusz

Sam Wiglusz
St. Louis Battlehawks
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1999-07-24) July 24, 1999 (age 25)
Brecksville, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Brecksville–Broadview Heights (Broadview Heights, Ohio)
College:Ohio State (2018–2021)
Ohio (2022–2023)
Undrafted:2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Sam Wiglusz (born July 24, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Ohio Bobcats.

Early life and high school

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Wiglusz attended high school at Brecksville–Broadview Heights High School. In Wiglusz's senior season, he posted 74 receptions for 1,428 yards and 13 touchdowns.[1] Coming out of high school, Wiglusz decided to walk-on to play college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.[2][3]

College career

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Ohio State

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In Wiglusz's first two seasons in 2019 and 2020, he combined to play in four games making one catch for 11 yards.[4] During the 2021 season, Wiglusz played in six games notching two receptions for 14 yards.[5] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Wiglusz decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[6][7]

In Wiglusz's career at Ohio State, he played four seasons where he made three catches for 25 yards.[8]

Ohio

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Wiglusz decided to transfer to play for the Ohio Bobcats.[9][10] On October 8, 2022, Wiglusz has a career performance notching 144 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a win over Akron.[11] In week ten of the 2022, Wiglusz hauled in 131 yards and two touchdowns in a victory over the Buffalo Bulls.[12] During the 2022 season, Wiglusz notched 73 receptions for 877 yards and 11 touchdowns en route to being named first team all-MAC.[13] In week eight of the 2023 season, Wiglusz tallied 155 yards and a touchdown in a win over Western Michigan Broncos.[14] During the 2023 season, Wiglusz finished the season bringing in 56 receptions for 660 yards and three touchdowns.[15] For his performance in the 2023 season, Wiglusz was once again named first team all-MAC.[16]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+5⁄8 in
(1.79 m) 		189 lb
(86 kg) 		30+1⁄4 in
(0.77 m) 		8+3⁄8 in
(0.21 m)		 4.63 s 1.63 s 2.68 s 4.31 s 6.94 s 32.5 in
(0.83 m)		 9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		 11 reps
All values from Pro Day[17]

Los Angeles Rams

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Wiglusz signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2024.[18] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[19] He was released on October 31.

St. Louis Battlehawks

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On December 14, 2024, Wiglusz signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL).[20]

References

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  1. ^ Lesmerises, Doug (April 16, 2022). "Who is Ohio State's Sammy Wigs, and why do you need to watch him in the Buckeyes' Spring Game?". Cleveland.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Harvey, Paul (May 11, 2022). "Former Buckeye WR reveals in-state transfer destination". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  3. ^ Kurelic, Bill. "Another WR commits to Ohio State as a preferred walk-on". 247Sports. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  4. ^ "Sam Wiglusz Stats". Football Database. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  5. ^ Schutte, Dustin (April 19, 2022). "Ohio State walk-on WR jumps into NCAA transfer portal after 4 seasons". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  6. ^ Baird, Nathan (April 20, 2022). "Ohio State football's Sam Wiglusz seeks transfer as latest Buckeye walk-on with ability to do more". Cleveland.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  7. ^ Holbrook, Spencer (April 20, 2022). "Scarlet Sunrise: Buckeyes walk-on wide receiver enters transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  8. ^ Strom, Griffin (November 3, 2022). "FORMER OHIO STATE WALK-ON SAM WIGLUSZ AMONG NATION'S MOST PROLIFIC RECEIVERS IN FIRST YEAR AT OHIO, AND THE BUCKEYES "CAN'T BE MORE HAPPY FOR HIM"". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  9. ^ Means, Stephen (September 28, 2022). "What's up with Quinn Ewers, Sam Wiglusz and other Ohio State football transfers thriving in new homes?". Cleveland.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  10. ^ Lind, Andrew (May 11, 2022). "Ohio State's Sam Wiglusz Transferring To Ohio". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  11. ^ Beach, Ashley (November 1, 2022). "Sam Wiglusz's career at Ohio State prepared him to shine at Ohio". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  12. ^ Thompson, Reese (November 15, 2022). "Ohio Football player Sam Wiglusz brings team success from OSU experience". WOUB.org. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  13. ^ Munoz, Robert (July 18, 2023). "Ohio's Sam Wiglusz Embracing Impact Role". HERO Sports. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  14. ^ Keegan III, Robert (October 21, 2023). "Football: Sam Wiglusz's big day propels Ohio to victory". The Post. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  15. ^ "Sam Wiglusz 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  16. ^ Holbrook, Spencer (March 20, 2024). "Former Buckeyes walk-on, All-MAC WR Sam Wiglusz working to earn NFL opportunities". On3.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  17. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Sam Wiglusz College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  18. ^ Jackson, Stu (May 2, 2024). "Rams agree to terms with 16 undrafted free agents". TheRams.com.
  19. ^ Jackson, Stu (August 28, 2024). "Rams sign 17 players to initial practice squad for 2024 season". TheRams.com.
  20. ^ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
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