Sam Wiglusz

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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.

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Early life and high school

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

Ohio State

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

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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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 s1.63 s2.68 s4.31 s6.94 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		11 reps
All values from Pro Day [17]

Los Angeles Rams

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

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

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