Seattle Seahawks Draft Visit: CFL All-Star Qwan’tez Stiggers with Inspiring Journey
The Seattle Seahawks are broadening their search for talent ahead of the NFL Draft by hosting a visit with CFL all-star Qwan'tez Stiggers, a Toronto Argonauts cornerback who has garnered interest from multiple NFL teams. Stiggers' journey to the draft is marked by overcoming hardships, including the loss of his father and a non-traditional path to the CFL. In his rookie season with the Argonauts, he impressed with 53 defensive tackles, five interceptions, and accolades such as being named a CFL East All-Star and winning the league's Most Outstanding Rookie award. Seattle has a history of successful signings from the CFL, including Brandon Browner in 2011. The Seahawks' interest in Stiggers reflects their need to bolster their cornerback depth, potentially making him a compelling late-draft prospect.
By the Numbers- Qwan'tez Stiggers: Recorded 53 defensive tackles and five interceptions in his rookie season with the Toronto Argonauts
- Brandon Browner: Previously signed by the Seahawks in 2011 from the CFL
- Seattle Seahawks: Actively seeking talent outside the traditional NFL draft pool
- Qwan'tez Stiggers: Garnering interest from multiple NFL teams following his CFL success
- Cornerback Depth: Identified as a priority for the Seahawks as they consider late-round draft prospects
The Seattle Seahawks are exploring unconventional avenues to strengthen their roster and have honed in on CFL all-star Qwan'tez Stiggers as a potential solution to fortify their cornerback depth in the upcoming NFL Draft.
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