Sam Wiglusz Explained

Sam Wiglusz
Currentteam:Los Angeles Rams
Number:3
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:24 July 1999
Birth Place:Brecksville, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:183
High School:Brecksville–Broadview Heights (Broadview Heights, Ohio)
College:Ohio State (2018–2021)
Ohio (2022–2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Active
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Sam Wiglusz (born July 24, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). 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.[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

Wiglusz signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2024.[17]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lesmerises . Doug . Who is Ohio State's Sammy Wigs, and why do you need to watch him in the Buckeyes' Spring Game? . Cleveland.com . 16 April 2022 . 2 April 2024.
  2. Web site: Harvey . Paul . Former Buckeye WR reveals in-state transfer destination . Saturday Tradition . 11 May 2022 . 2 April 2024.
  3. Web site: Kurelic . Bill . Another WR commits to Ohio State as a preferred walk-on . 247Sports . 2 April 2024.
  4. Web site: Sam Wiglusz Stats . Football Database . 2 April 2024.
  5. Web site: Schutte . Dustin . Ohio State walk-on WR jumps into NCAA transfer portal after 4 seasons . Saturday Tradition . 19 April 2022 . 2 April 2024.
  6. Web site: Baird . Nathan . Ohio State football's Sam Wiglusz seeks transfer as latest Buckeye walk-on with ability to do more . Cleveland.com . 20 April 2022 . 2 April 2024.
  7. Web site: Holbrook . Spencer . Scarlet Sunrise: Buckeyes walk-on wide receiver enters transfer portal . On3.com . 20 April 2022 . 2 April 2024.
  8. Web site: Strom . Griffin . 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 . 3 November 2022 . 2 April 2024.
  9. Web site: Means . Stephen . What's up with Quinn Ewers, Sam Wiglusz and other Ohio State football transfers thriving in new homes? . Cleveland.com . 28 September 2022 . 2 April 2024.
  10. Lind . Andrew . Ohio State's Sam Wiglusz Transferring To Ohio . Sports Illustrated . 11 May 2022 . 2 April 2024.
  11. Web site: Beach . Ashley . Sam Wiglusz's career at Ohio State prepared him to shine at Ohio . The Columbus Dispatch . 1 November 2022 . 2 April 2024.
  12. Web site: Thompson . Reese . Ohio Football player Sam Wiglusz brings team success from OSU experience . WOUB.org . 15 November 2022 . 2 April 2024.
  13. Web site: Munoz . Robert . Ohio's Sam Wiglusz Embracing Impact Role . HERO Sports . 18 July 2023 . 2 April 2024.
  14. Web site: Keegan III . Robert . October 21, 2023 . Football: Sam Wiglusz's big day propels Ohio to victory . 2 April 2024 . The Post.
  15. Web site: Sam Wiglusz 2023 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 2 April 2024.
  16. Web site: Holbrook . Spencer . Former Buckeyes walk-on, All-MAC WR Sam Wiglusz working to earn NFL opportunities . On3.com . 20 March 2024 . 2 April 2024.
  17. Web site: Rams agree to terms with 16 undrafted free agents. Jackson, Stu. TheRams.com. May 2, 2024.