Adam Bighill
| No. -- New Orleans Saints | |
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | October 16, 1988 |
| Place of birth: | Montesano, Washington |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Central Washington |
| Undrafted: | 2011 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Reserve/Future |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Adam Bighill (born October 16, 1988) is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). Previously, he had been a member of the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Bighill signed as a free agent with the Lions on May 31, 2011. He played college football for the Central Washington Wildcats.
After going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft Bighill signed as a free agent with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on May 31, 2011. Bighill had an impressive rookie season, playing an increased role as the season progressed. He played in 12 games, including the final seven regular season games, and the West Final and Grey Cup games. He led the club, and was ranked fourth overall in the CFL, with 22 special team tackles.
Bighill began the 2012 CFL season by replacing Solomon Elimimian at middle linebacker for the Lions, after Elimimian was signed by the Minnesota Vikings. After assuming the starting linebacker role Bighill went on to amass 104 tackles (2nd most in the CFL) and 4 interceptions. Elimimian returned to the Lions midway through the season, but Bighill retained all of the playing time. He was named both a CFL West All-Star and a CFL All-Star for the 2012 season.
Bighill and Elimimian both returned to the Lions linebacker core for the 2013 CFL season. Bighill suffered a sprained ankle and missed Week 3 and 4. He played in the 16 other regular season games, and the Lions lone playoff game. Bighill put together a strong 2013 season, accumulating 92 tackles, 12 special teams tackles, 9 sacks, 1 interception and 3 fumble recoveries (one of which he returned for a touchdown; his first of his career). In 2014 Bighill played in all but one of the 18 regular season games as well as one playoff game. He totalled 77 tackles, 12 special teams tackles, 6 sacks, 1 interception and 1 fumble recovery. Following the season, Bighill's linebacker teammate, Solomon Elimimian, was named the leagues MOP, and both of them signed 3-year contract extensions on the same day.
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