Sam Wiglusz
{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Sam Wiglusz
| currentteam =St. Louis Battlehawks
| number =82
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|7|24}}
| birth_place = Brecksville, Ohio, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 0
| weight_lb = 187
| high_school = Brecksville–Broadview Heights (Broadview Heights, Ohio)
| college = Ohio State (2018–2021)
Ohio (2022–2023)
| undraftedyear = 2024
| pastteams =
- Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- St. Louis Battlehawks ({{UFL Year|2025}}–present)
| status =Active
| highlights =
| pfr = WiglSa00
}}
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
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.{{cite web |last1=Lesmerises |first1=Doug |title=Who is Ohio State's Sammy Wigs, and why do you need to watch him in the Buckeyes' Spring Game? |url=https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/04/who-is-ohio-states-sammy-wigs-and-why-do-you-need-to-watch-him-in-the-buckeyes-spring-game-doug-lesmerises.html |website=Cleveland.com |date=16 April 2022 |access-date=2 April 2024}} Coming out of high school, Wiglusz decided to walk-on to play college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.{{cite web |last1=Harvey |first1=Paul |title=Former Buckeye WR reveals in-state transfer destination |url=https://saturdaytradition.com/ohio-state-football/former-buckeye-wr-reveals-in-state-transfer-destination/ |website=Saturday Tradition |date=11 May 2022 |access-date=2 April 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Kurelic |first1=Bill |title=Another WR commits to Ohio State as a preferred walk-on |url=https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/article/another-wr-commits-to-ohio-state-buckeyes-as-preferred-walk-on-114717675/ |website=247Sports |access-date=2 April 2024}}
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.{{cite web |title=Sam Wiglusz Stats |url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/sam-wiglusz-wiglu0001 |website=Football Database |access-date=2 April 2024}} During the 2021 season, Wiglusz played in six games notching two receptions for 14 yards.{{cite web |last1=Schutte |first1=Dustin |title=Ohio State walk-on WR jumps into NCAA transfer portal after 4 seasons |url=https://saturdaytradition.com/ohio-state-football/ohio-state-walk-on-wr-jumps-into-ncaa-transfer-portal-after-4-seasons/ |website=Saturday Tradition |date=19 April 2022 |access-date=2 April 2024}} After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Wiglusz decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.{{cite web |last1=Baird |first1=Nathan |title=Ohio State football's Sam Wiglusz seeks transfer as latest Buckeye walk-on with ability to do more |url=https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/04/ohio-state-footballs-sam-wiglusz-seeks-transfer-as-latest-buckeye-walk-on-with-ability-to-do-more.html |website=Cleveland.com |date=20 April 2022 |access-date=2 April 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Holbrook |first1=Spencer |title=Scarlet Sunrise: Buckeyes walk-on wide receiver enters transfer portal |url=https://www.on3.com/teams/ohio-state-buckeyes/news/scarlet-sunrise-ohio-state-football-sam-wiglusz-transfer-portal-entry-wide-receiver/ |website=On3.com |date=20 April 2022 |access-date=2 April 2024}}
In Wiglusz's career at Ohio State, he played four seasons where he made three catches for 25 yards.{{cite web |last1=Strom |first1=Griffin |title=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" |url=https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2022/11/134454/former-ohio-state-walk-on-sam-wiglusz-among-nation-s-most-prolific-receivers-in-first-year-at-ohio |website=Eleven Warriors |date=3 November 2022 |access-date=2 April 2024}}
= Ohio =
Wiglusz decided to transfer to play for the Ohio Bobcats.{{cite web |last1=Means |first1=Stephen |title=What's up with Quinn Ewers, Sam Wiglusz and other Ohio State football transfers thriving in new homes? |url=https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/whats-up-with-quinn-ewers-sam-wiglusz-and-other-ohio-state-football-transfers-thriving-in-new-homes.html |website=Cleveland.com |date=28 September 2022 |access-date=2 April 2024}}{{cite magazine |last1=Lind |first1=Andrew |title=Ohio State's Sam Wiglusz Transferring To Ohio |url=https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-football-former-walk-on-wide-receiver-sam-wiglusz-transferring-to-ohio |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=11 May 2022 |access-date=2 April 2024}} On October 8, 2022, Wiglusz has a career performance notching 144 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a win over Akron.{{cite web |last1=Beach |first1=Ashley |title=Sam Wiglusz's career at Ohio State prepared him to shine at Ohio |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/11/01/wide-reciever-sam-wiglusz-applied-his-osu-training-at-ohio/69581508007/ |website=The Columbus Dispatch |date=1 November 2022 |access-date=2 April 2024}} In week ten of the 2022, Wiglusz hauled in 131 yards and two touchdowns in a victory over the Buffalo Bulls.{{cite web |last1=Thompson |first1=Reese |title=Ohio Football player Sam Wiglusz brings team success from OSU experience |url=https://woub.org/2022/11/15/ohio-football-player-sam-wiglusz-brings-team-success-from-osu-experience/ |website=WOUB.org |date=15 November 2022 |access-date=2 April 2024}} During the 2022 season, Wiglusz notched 73 receptions for 877 yards and 11 touchdowns en route to being named first team all-MAC.{{cite web |last1=Munoz |first1=Robert |title=Ohio's Sam Wiglusz Embracing Impact Role |url=https://herosports.com/fbs-ohio-sam-wiglusz-embracing-leadership-role-rmrm/ |website=HERO Sports |date=18 July 2023 |access-date=2 April 2024}} In week eight of the 2023 season, Wiglusz tallied 155 yards and a touchdown in a win over Western Michigan Broncos.{{Cite web |last=Keegan III |first=Robert |date=October 21, 2023 |title=Football: Sam Wiglusz's big day propels Ohio to victory |url=https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2023/10/ohio-university-football-sam-wiglusz-western-michigan |access-date=2 April 2024 |website=The Post}} During the 2023 season, Wiglusz finished the season bringing in 56 receptions for 660 yards and three touchdowns.{{cite web |title=Sam Wiglusz 2023 Game Logs |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/sam-wiglusz-1/gamelog/2023/ |website=Sports Reference |access-date=2 April 2024}} For his performance in the 2023 season, Wiglusz was once again named first team all-MAC.{{cite web |last1=Holbrook |first1=Spencer |title=Former Buckeyes walk-on, All-MAC WR Sam Wiglusz working to earn NFL opportunities |url=https://www.on3.com/teams/ohio-state-buckeyes/news/ohio-state-football-buckeyes-sam-wiglusz-ohio-bobcats-pro-day-nfl/ |website=On3.com |date=20 March 2024 |access-date=2 April 2024}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 10 5/8
| weight = 189
| dash = 4.63
| ten split = 1.63
| twenty split = 2.68
| shuttle = 4.31
| cone drill = 6.94
| vertical = 32.5
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 10
| bench = 11
| arm span = 30 1/4
| hand span = 8 3/8
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1061230&DraftYear=2024 |title=2024 NFL Draft Scout Sam Wiglusz College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=April 20, 2024}}
}}
= Los Angeles Rams =
Wiglusz signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2024.{{cite web|title=Rams agree to terms with 16 undrafted free agents|url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-agree-to-terms-with-16-undrafted-free-agents-2024|author=Jackson, Stu|website=TheRams.com|date=May 2, 2024}} He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Rams sign 17 players to initial practice squad for 2024 season|url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-sign-17-players-to-initial-practice-squad-for-2024-season|author=Jackson, Stu|website=TheRams.com|date=August 28, 2024}} 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).{{Cite web |title=UFL Transactions |url=https://uflboard.com/ufl-transactions/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=UFLBoard.com |language=en-US}} He was released on April 11, 2025.{{Cite web |last=Larsen |first=James |date=2025-04-11 |title=Battlehawks Cut Sam Wiglusz, Showboats Lose John Atkins |url=https://pfnewsroom.com/news/battlehawks-cut-sam-wiglusz-showboats-lose-john-atkins/ |access-date=2025-04-12 |website=Pro Football Newsroom |language=en-US}} On May 6, Wiglusz re-signed with Battlehawks.{{cite web |last1=Heilman |first1=Michael |title=St. Louis Battlehawks re-sign wide receiver Sam Wiglusz |url=https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/05/07/st-louis-battlehawks-re-sign-wide-receiver-sam-wiglusz/ |website=BGM Sportstrax |access-date=7 May 2025}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.therams.com/team/players-roster/sam-wiglusz/ Los Angeles Rams bio]
- [https://ohiobobcats.com/sports/football/roster/sam-wiglusz/4041 Ohio Bobcats bio]
- [https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/football/roster/sam-wiglusz/8397 Ohio State Buckeyes bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Category:American football wide receivers
Category:Ohio State Buckeyes football players
Category:Ohio Bobcats football players