Stevie Baggs

Stevie Baggs (born December 30, 1981) is an American former professional football player, actor, motivational speaker, and author. He has written two books, Greater Than The Game and Woke.

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

Football career

Baggs 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. Baggs has played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Edmonton Eskimos, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He was a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad in 2005. In 2006, Baggs signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He signed and played for the Edmonton Eskimos during the 2007 season. Baggs signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a free agent in September 2008. Additionally, Baggs had stints with the Arizona Cardinals, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Baltimore Ravens, and the Calgary Stampeders.

Acting career

Baggs was featured in Season 2 of the reality/dating television series Match Made in Heaven. He has also appeared in television shows such as Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, Necessary Roughness, and Star. Currently, Baggs has starring roles in Tyler Perry's drama/thriller Ruthless on BET+ and the Netflix series Cobra Kai. [1]

References

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