Sam Wiglusz (born July 24, 1999) is an American professional

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for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played

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for the

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and the

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Early life and high school

Wiglusz attended high school at

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. In Wiglusz's senior season, he posted 74 receptions for 1,428 yards and 13 touchdowns. Coming out of high school, Wiglusz decided to walk-on to play

for the

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. During the 2021 season, Wiglusz played in six games notching two receptions for 14 yards. After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Wiglusz decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. In Wiglusz's career at Ohio State, he played four seasons where he made three catches for 25 yards.

Ohio

Wiglusz decided to transfer to play for the

. On October 8, 2022, Wiglusz has a career performance notching 144 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a win over

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. In week ten of the 2022, Wiglusz hauled in 131 yards and two touchdowns in a victory over the

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. During the 2022 season, Wiglusz notched 73 receptions for 877 yards and 11 touchdowns en route to being named first team all-MAC. In week eight of the 2023 season, Wiglusz tallied 155 yards and a touchdown in a win over

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. During the 2023 season, Wiglusz finished the season bringing in 56 receptions for 660 yards and three touchdowns. For his performance in the 2023 season, Wiglusz was once again named first team all-MAC.

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Wiglusz signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2024. He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. 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). He was released on April 11, 2025. On May 6, Wiglusz re-signed with Battlehawks.

References

External links

Los Angeles Rams bioOhio Bobcats bioOhio State Buckeyes bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wiglusz, Sam 1999 births Living people Players of American football from Cuyahoga County, Ohio American football wide receivers Ohio State Buckeyes football players Ohio Bobcats football players Los Angeles Rams players American people of Polish descent