Stevie Baggs
Stevie Baggs (born December 30, 1981) is an Actor, inspirational speaker, author of the books Greater Than The Game and Woke. Stevie is also American former gridiron football linebacker. He most recently played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Bethune-Cookman University, where he was a three-time All-American and Mel Blount SBN Defensive Player of the Year not to mention the winner of the Ernie Davis award.
No. -- Free Agent | |
Baggs during Ravens practice at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in August 2012. | |
Born: | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | December 30, 1981
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | Linebacker |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 241 lb (109 kg) |
College | Bethune-Cookman |
Career history | |
As player | |
2004–2005 | Detroit Lions* |
2005 | Jacksonville Jaguars* |
2006–2007 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
2007 | Edmonton Eskimos |
2008–2009 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
2008 | Orlando Predators |
2010 | Arizona Cardinals* |
2010–2011 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
2012 | Baltimore Ravens* |
2012–2013 | Calgary Stampeders |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
CFL West All-Star | 2009 |
Career stats | |
Tackles | 80 |
Sacks | 16.0 |
Forced fumbles | 2 |
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Baggs has also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Edmonton Eskimos, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Professional career
Detroit Lions
He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2004.
Jacksonville Jaguars
He was a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad in 2005.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
In 2006, Baggs signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Edmonton Eskimos
He signed and played for the Edmonton Eskimos during the 2007 season.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a free agent in September, 2008
Arizona Cardinals
He was signed to the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL for the 2010 season, however was cut before the team finalized its 53-man roster limit.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
He played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for two seasons (2010 - 2011).
Baltimore Ravens
On August 4, 2012, Baggs signed with the Baltimore Ravens
Calgary Stampeders
On September 7, 2012, Baggs signed as a free agent with the Calgary Stampeders.