Scott Winnewisser

Scott Winnewisser was a standout athlete in multiple sports at Bishop Diego, but it was on the football field where Scott really made his mark.  He graduated from Bishop Diego as an All-CIF lineman, played collegiately at Cal Poly, and was signed by the NFL’s New Orleans Saints.

Winnewisser, listed as a 6’5”, 285-pound offensive lineman at Cal Poly, played 38 games with the Mustangs, playing tackle, guard, and long snapper during his time in San Luis Obispo.  He was a three-time All-Great West Conference selection.

The Bishop grad went to Cal Poly as a walk-on and made the squad, playing from 2007-2011.

Winnewisser was on the Bishop Diego team that reached the CIF semifinals in 2006.  He was a defensive nightmare for opponents, totaling 13 sacks, 18 tackles for a loss, 92 solo tackles, nine pass breakups and five forced fumbles during his senior year.  His phenomenal senior season led him to be named the MVP of the Frontier League and the News Press All-County MVP.  Winnewisser left Bishop Diego as a two-time team captain of the football team.  He earned additional letters in basketball and volleyball.

Winnewisser is working towards a degree in Biomedical Engineering at Cal Poly.  He was raised in Santa Barbara by parents Steve and Jennifer Winnewisser.  Brothers Christian and Michael also played football at Bishop Diego.