Career Summary

D.J. Wingfield is an offensive lineman who joined Dallas as an undrafted rookie in 2026.

His college path included El Camino Junior College, New Mexico and Purdue before a planned season at USC that he could not play because of an eligibility ruling.

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Early Life

Wingfield is from Los Angeles, California.

Purdue lists Los Angeles as his hometown. His early football career included Redondo Union High School and El Camino Junior College.

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High School

Wingfield played at Redondo Union High School.

He played on the offensive line before continuing his development at the junior-college level.

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College Career

Wingfield became Purdue's starting right guard in 2024.

He played 22 games across two seasons at El Camino and earned second-team league honors. At New Mexico, an injury ended his 2022 season in the opener; he returned for nine games in 2023.

He started all 12 Purdue games in 2024, contributing to four 200-yard team rushing performances. He transferred to USC but did not play in 2025 after his eligibility appeal was denied.

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Path to the NFL

A Dallas rookie-minicamp tryout led to an NFL opportunity.

The Cowboys announced on May 4, 2026, that they had agreed to terms with Wingfield as a rookie free agent after his tryout.

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NFL Career

Wingfield spent the 2026 offseason with Dallas.

The Cowboys waived him during their August 30 roster reduction. His documented professional path includes the rookie-minicamp agreement and subsequent offseason roster stint.

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Career Accomplishments

Wingfield earned junior-college recognition and a full-season starting role at Purdue.

At El Camino, he received SCFA National Division Central League second-team honors. He later started every Purdue game at right guard in 2024.

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