No. 95 Montreal Alouettes | |
Born: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | July 27, 1992
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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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Derek Wiggan (born July 27, 1992) is a Canadian professional football defensive lineman for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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]
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]
On February 13, 2024, it was announced that Wiggan had signed with the Montreal Alouettes. [8]
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