No. 2 – Baltimore Ravens | |
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Position: | Cornerback |
Personal information | |
Born: | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | August 28, 2003
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight: | 183 lb (83 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Westlake (Atlanta) |
College: | Clemson (2021–2023) |
NFL draft: | 2024 / Round: 1 / Pick: 30 |
Career history | |
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Roster status: | Active |
Career highlights and awards | |
Player stats at PFR |
Nathaniel Wiggins (born August 28, 2003) is an American football cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Wiggins originally attended Grady High School in Atlanta before transferring to Westlake High School for his senior season. [1] [2] In high school he played both wide receiver and cornerback but was primarily recruited as cornerback. [2] At the conclusion of his high school career he would be selected to and play in the 2021 All-American Bowl. [3] Wiggins was a 4 star recruit ranked the nations #7 overall corner prospect. [4] He originally committed to play college football at LSU before flipping to Clemson University four days prior to national signing day. [5]
In his freshman year, Wiggins saw limited playing time and struggled off the field, with both himself and head coach Dabo Swinney later describing him as immature. [6] Wiggins entered his sophomore season with high expectations after he received praise from coaches and teammates for his growth and maturation during the offseason. [7] [8] [9] In the Tigers victory in the 2022 ACC Championship Game, Wiggins had a 98 yard Pick-Six, the longest in ACC Championship history. [10] [11] [12] Wiggins finished the season with 30 tackles, 11 passes defended and one interception. [13] In 2023, he received first-team All-ACC honors and declared for the 2024 NFL draft after the season. [14]
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Season | GP | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||
Solo | Ast | Tot | Loss | Sk | Int | Yds | Avg | TD | PD | FF | FR | |||
2021 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
2022 | 13 | 25 | 4 | 29 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 98 | 98.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
2023 | 10 | 23 | 6 | 29 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | |
Career | 27 | 49 | 11 | 60 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 3 | 150 | 50.0 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||||
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6 ft 1+3⁄8 in (1.86 m) | 173 lb (78 kg) | 30+1⁄2 in (0.77 m) | 9 in (0.23 m) | 4.28 s | 1.59 s | 2.52 s | 36.0 in (0.91 m) | 10 ft 7 in (3.23 m) | ||||
All values from NFL Combine [15] [16] |
Wiggins was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft with the 30th overall pick. [17]
The Clemson Tigers are the American football team at Clemson University. The Tigers compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). In recent years, the Tigers have been ranked among the most elite college football programs in the United States.
William Christopher "Dabo" Swinney is an American football coach, currently serving as the head football coach at Clemson University. Swinney took over as head coach of the Clemson Tigers seven games into the 2008 season, following the resignation of Tommy Bowden. Swinney's team won national championships in 2016 and 2018. His 2018 Clemson Tigers have often been considered one of the greatest college football teams of all time. He is also the winningest head coach in Clemson football history.
The 2009 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney, who was in his first full season as head coach. The Tigers played their home games in Memorial Stadium. The Tigers won the ACC Atlantic Division, but after securing the title lost to in–state rival South Carolina in the Palmetto Bowl 34–17, before losing for the second time in the season to Georgia Tech in the ACC Championship Game. Clemson closed the season with a win over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl.
The 2010 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney in his second full year and third year overall after taking over the job midway through the 2008 season. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium and were members of the Atlantic Coast Conference in the Atlantic Division. They finished the season 6–7, 4–4 in ACC play and were invited to the Meineke Car Care Bowl where they were defeated by South Florida, 31–26. As of 2021, this is the only losing season for the Tigers under coach Dabo Swinney's tenure.
The 2012 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney in his fourth full year and fifth overall since taking over midway through 2008 season. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium, also known as "Death Valley". They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. On November 10, Clemson set a school record with their 12th straight home win at Death Valley. They finished the season 11–2, 7–1 in ACC play to be Atlantic Division co–champions with Florida State. Due to their loss to Florida State, they did not represent the division the ACC Championship Game. They were invited to the Chick-fil-A Bowl where they defeated LSU. The Tigers had their first 11-win season since 1981.
The 2013 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University in the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney in his fifth full year and sixth overall since taking over midway through 2008 season. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium, also known as "Death Valley". They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They finished the season 11–2, 7–1 in ACC play to finish in second place in the Atlantic Division. They were invited to the Orange Bowl where they defeated Ohio State.
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