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.

Stevie Baggs Jr.
No. --     Free Agent
Baggs during Ravens practice at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in August 2012.
Born: (1981-12-30) December 30, 1981
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Linebacker
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight241 lb (109 kg)
CollegeBethune-Cookman
Career history
As player
20042005Detroit Lions*
2005Jacksonville Jaguars*
20062007Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2007Edmonton Eskimos
20082009Saskatchewan Roughriders
2008Orlando Predators
2010Arizona Cardinals*
20102011Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2012Baltimore Ravens*
20122013Calgary Stampeders
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL West All-Star2009
Career stats
Tackles80
Sacks16.0
Forced fumbles2

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.

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