Qwan'tez Stiggers, a former standout cornerback for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL), was selected by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 176th overall pick. Stiggers, who never played college football, embarked on a unique path to the NFL due to personal challenges including the pandemic and the death of his father. He initially played in the Fan Controlled Football league before his stint in the CFL, where he was recognized as the Most Outstanding Rookie, a CFL East All-Star, and recorded 5 interceptions.
Jets draft CFL award-winning cornerback Quantez Stiggers in NFL Draft https://t.co/3TGu8BKrlv https://t.co/ojeoSjAe2l
SNY's @Connor_J_Hughes on the #Jets drafting DB Qwan’tez Stiggers https://t.co/BTDX13J4AD https://t.co/xnxREqX4oE
"I just got my name called to the NFL, to the New York Jets. It's gonna be a blast" DB Qwan’tez Stiggers on his journey from the CFL to getting drafted by the #Jets https://t.co/P1QYVcQkAw https://t.co/TLWfSJtJzN
#Jets take CFL’s top rookie Qwan’tez Stiggers in the 5th round of NFL draft. The cornerback never played college ball and has had an incredible journey to get here. "The sky ... I’m going beyond the sky now.” https://t.co/dgM4bQ3yGd
A cool story on CB Qwan'tez Stiggers, who became the third player in the common-draft era (since 1967) to get drafted without having attended college. https://t.co/K9qlatXZXe
"I'm going to make them pay. They're going to have to pay all year." - Jets fifth-round pick Qwan'tez Stiggers on the teams that passed on him.
Qwan'tez Stiggers never played college football. After the death of his dad, he left school, but tried out for Fan Controlled Football at the urging of his mom. Then, he joined the CFL—and was named Most Outstanding Rookie. Now, Stiggers has been drafted by the New York Jets. https://t.co/LurjnHExWX
Jets select defensive back Qwan’tez Stiggers in fifth round of NFL draft for historic CFL pick https://t.co/eSZVzYO4Xo https://t.co/bTWbsxAd6S
What a journey for Qwan'tez Stiggers! He played for the D2 Lane Dragons for one season in 2020 before dropping out after his dad died in a car crash. Played in the Fan Controlled Football League in 2022, and was the CFL's most outstanding rookie with the Toronto Argonauts last… https://t.co/g4gVgqUaNe
Jets select CFL DB Qwan'tez Stiggers From the CFL to the NFL https://t.co/aEvpjGFRIN
CFL rookie of the year Qwan'tez Stiggers goes to Jets at end of fifth round. https://t.co/AbflqsUH5r
Jets select CFL CB Qwan'tez Stiggers with pick 176 https://t.co/nVxQ2C56tM
Jets select CFL DB Quantez Stiggers From the CFL to the NFL https://t.co/ZSJDAh58kD
With pick 5-176, the #Jets select CB Qwan'tez Stiggers, a former CFL standout with the Toronto Argonauts.
Qwan'tez Stiggers was just selected in the NFL Draft by the New York Jets. He never played college football. Due to the pandemic and then the death of his father, he didn't play CFB. Instead, he played in the Fan Controlled Football league and the Canadian Football League. He… https://t.co/N2DQ5E703U
#Jets just got a special CB in Qwan’tez Stiggers A remarkable journey worth diving into, Stiggers has overcome so much to reach the NFL. @TorontoArgos ➡️ @ShrineBowl ➡️ #Jets NFL Starter upside. He’s physically and mentally ready to be a plug and play pro. #ShrineBowlWhosNext https://t.co/roegBf6LBK https://t.co/Kntfp1qOBS
Qwan'tez Stiggers played for the CFL's Toronto Argonauts https://t.co/uOlF6879hT
Congratulations to CFL’s rookie of year Qwan’tez Stiggers on being drafted by the #Jets. Atlanta native starred in Fan Controlled Football league before heading north. Here's our story from December on him. https://t.co/gxKX9pvC8J
The Jets also select Qwan'tez Stiggers at the end of the fifth round
Another pick from north of the border: The #Jets have selected Toronto Argonauts CB Qwan’tez Stiggers, the reigning CFL Most Outstanding Rookie, with the last pick in the fifth round (No. 176 overall).
Jets select former Toronto Argonauts DB Qwan'tez Stiggers with No. 176 overall pick of 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/ko6JxobZde https://t.co/I6cJelFLSM
At No. 176, the #Jets take CB Qwan'tez Stiggers. Stiggers never played college football. He played for the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL last season. Had 5 interceptions, was voted the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie and was a CFL East All-Star. https://t.co/fjDIXAGZCR
My write up on #Jets pick Qwan'tez Stiggers (172nd overall), who had one of the most interesting roads to being drafted I can see them giving him some looks at safety too https://t.co/upclxST8Gz
Boooooo. Jets take Qwan'tez Stiggers.
Qwan'Tez Stiggers is my CB32. Good athlete who has top ball skills. Closes quickly and can match up with most WRs. Raw. Plays super upright. Needs a lot of development on how to turn and run successfully. Project. #Jets #HallamAnalysis
One of the most unique storylines to follow today: where will CFL-to-NFL star Qwan’tez Stiggers get pick? Arena league ➡️ @TorontoArgos @ShrineBowl ➡️ #NFLDraft Sticky coverage ability + ball skills to play in the NFL, and the pro experience after a year in the CFL https://t.co/NoXx8wrF3L
Playing in the NFL without playing college football? CFL cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers is poised to be drafted this week. https://t.co/sY4YytjPvR https://t.co/pQLViAxczT
Have talked about Qwan'tez Stiggers a lot this week as a day 3 corner prospect the Bengals met with. He has a unique path to the draft, relayed by @Ben__Grant "He was offered a scholarship to play at Lane College, but unfortunately lost his father in a car crash. Stiggers…
Have talked about Qwan'tez Stiggers a lot this week as a day 3 corner prospect the Bengals met with. Cool story, related by @Ben__Grant "He was offered a scholarship to play at Lane College, but unfortunately lost his father in a car crash. Stiggers scrapped his football plans…
Qwan'Tez Stiggers could become the first CFL player to get drafted into the NFL without attending college. @d_morassutti has the story. https://t.co/oFH62XlHlA
'Is this real?': After unique football path, Qwan'tez Stiggers on verge of NFL draft dream https://t.co/vGhKT6og0A via @usatoday
'Is this real?': After unique football path, Qwan'tez Stiggers on verge of NFL draft dream https://t.co/ySqYQAXF3r