‘You have to believe’: Qwan’tez Stiggers, the New York Jets player who went from delivery driver to the NFL
Summary
Qwan’tez Stiggers left college after his father died and worked delivery and truck-washing jobs while helping support his family. After his mother found him a chance to play in Fan Controlled Football, he moved to the Canadian Football League, earned rookie honors and was drafted by the New York Jets in 2024.Key Facts
- Stiggers quit college after his father died and returned home to support his mother and 12 siblings.
- Before returning to football, he worked as a delivery driver and washed trucks.
- His mother found Fan Controlled Football, a professional seven-on-seven indoor league, and helped him get a tryout.
- Stiggers made the Fan Controlled Football team after attending one tryout.
- A Toronto Argonauts scout invited him to try out, and Stiggers later played 16 games for the team.
- He was named the Canadian Football League’s outstanding rookie, becoming the first defensive back to win the honor in 25 years.
- The New York Jets selected Stiggers in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft.
- The article says Stiggers played in 29 games during his first two NFL seasons, contributing especially on special teams.
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