Baltimore Ravens rookie cornerback and former Clemson standout Nate Wiggins was having a memorable preseason debut against the Philadelphia Eagles Friday night at M&T Bank Stadium.
Wiggins broke up three passes (all in the first quarter) and added a tackle for loss before exiting the game in the third quarter with a shoulder injury. Ravens coach John Harbaugh did not immediately provide an update on Wiggins after the game, but the team appears to have received some good news.
According to The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiac, Wiggins appears to have avoided serious injury and hopes to be ready for Week 1.
The Ravens are confident that rookie CB Nate Wiggins, who hurt his shoulder Friday night, avoided a really significant injury. Wiggins could miss some practice time but Ravens still optimistic for Week 1.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) August 10, 2024
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Baltimore selected Wiggins with the No. 30 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. He was the 39th player in Clemson history to be selected in the first round and the 18th of the Dabo Swinney era.
In three seasons at Clemson (2021-23), Wiggins was credited with 24 pass breakups, three interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), two forced fumbles, a sack and a blocked field goal in 1,377 career snaps over 34 games (18 starts).
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