The Calgary Stampeders signed quarterback Ben Wooldridge on Monday.
Ben Wooldridge is six foot three and weighs 216 pounds. The 26-year-old from Pleasanton, California, was drafted by the St. Louis Battlehawks in the 2026 UFL Quarterback Draft. He attended training camp before the team released him on March 18, 2026.
The New England Patriots signed Wooldridge as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. In 2025, he completed 26 of 45 passes (57.8%) for 269 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and three carries for 13 yards in three preseason games. The Patriots released him on August 22, 2025.
Collegiately, Woodridge spent two seasons at Fresno State (2018-20), completing 12 of 22 passes (54.5%) for 147 yards, one touchdown, and four carries for 26 yards in five games for the Bulldogs.
Then, he transferred to Louisiana-Lafayette (2022-24), completing 369 of 604 passes (61%) for 4,622 yards, 37 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 129 carries for 447 yards, nine rushing touchdowns, and one tackle (1 solo) in 24 games for the Ragin’ Cajuns. He was named First Team All-Sun Belt Conference and the Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year in 2024.
