Edmonton Elks

Edmonton Elks sign former NFL draft pick James Wiggins

by
3Down Staff
December 18, 2023

Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

The Edmonton Elks have signed American defensive back James Wiggins.

The native of Miami, Fla. was a member of the USFL’s New Orleans Breakers this past season and made nine total tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble in three games.

The 26-year-old was originally a seventh-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals in the 2021 NFL Draft and dressed for three games as a rookie, playing 35 snaps on special teams. He has also been a member of the Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers.

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The five-foot-eleven, 209-pound cover man played four collegiate seasons at the University of Cincinnati and made 87 tackles, one sack, and five interceptions in 32 games. He was named first-team All-AAC as a senior in 2020.

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