Adam Bighill
| No. 44 BC Lions | |
| Date of birth | October 16, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Montesano, Washington |
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
| College | Central Washington |
| NFL draft | 2011 / Undrafted |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2011–present | BC Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL All-Star | 2012, 2013, 2015 |
| CFL West All-Star | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Career stats | |
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Adam Bighill (born October 16, 1988) is a Canadian football linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. Bighill signed as a free agent with the Lions on May 31, 2011.[1] He played college football for the Central Washington Wildcats.
Professional career
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.[2]
Bighill began the 2012 CFL season by replacing Solomon Elimimian at middle linebacker for the Lions, after Elimimian was signed by the Minnesota Vikings.[3] 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 mid-way 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.[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.[5]
In Adam Bighill's fifth season with the Lions he played in all but one game of the regular season, contributing a league leading 117 tackles. Following the season Bighill was named the CFL's Top Defensive Player.[6]
References
- ↑ "Roster - B.C. Lions". BC Lions.
- ↑ "Special Teams Tackles 2011 - Statistics - CFL.ca - Official Site of the Canadian Football League". CFL.ca.
- ↑ "Ready for the real deal". BC Lions.
- ↑ Sprained ankle, 2013 CFL season
- ↑ "Lions extend LBs Elimimian, Bighill". TSN.
- ↑ "Adam Bighill named CFL's top defensive player | or-politics.comor-politics.com". or-politics.com. Retrieved 2015-11-27.