Nick Vigil was born on August 20, 1993, he is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Utah State, and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Los Angeles Chargers and Minnesota Vikings.
Vigil attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and completed the majority of combine drills, but chose to skip the bench press due to a pectoral injury. Vigil finished first among all linebackers participating at the NFL Combine in the short shuttle and three-cone drill while finishing tenth in the 40-yard dash.
On April 6, 2016, he participated in Utah State’s pro day and opted to stand on the majority of combined numbers. Vigil performed the bench press and improved his times in the 40-yard dash (4.65s), 20-yard dash (2.70s), and 10-yard dash (1.58s).
He conducted a private workout with the Atlanta Falcons and attended pre-draft visits with the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Vigil was projected to be a fifth or sixth-round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts.
After becoming a free agent again following the 2020 season, Vigil signed a one-year contract worth up to $2.25 million with the Minnesota Vikings on April 6, 2021. He played in 16 games with 12 starts, finishing fourth on the team with 85 tackles.
On March 22, 2022, Vigil signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. He was placed on injured reserve on October 8.
Nick Vigil Contract and Salary
He receives a $550,000 signing bonus and will be paid slightly more than the league minimum. His 2022 salary will be $1.22 million, all of which is guaranteed.
Nick Vigil’s Net Worth
Nick Vigil has an estimated net worth of between $1 million to $3 million.