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| File:Stevie Baggs Navy Stadium 2012 Practice.jpg Baggs during Ravens practice at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in August 2012. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born: | December 30, 1981 Fort Lauderdale, Florida | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Status | Active | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CFL status | International | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Linebacker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 241 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College | Bethune-Cookman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CFL West All-Star | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Stevie Baggs (born December 30, 1981) is an Actor, inspirational speaker, author of book Greater Than The Game and 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.
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
Personal[]
On September 7, 2012, Baggs signed as a free agent with the Calgary Stampeders.
On August 31, 2019, Baggs married his long time girlfriend, Eboni Crayton. The two celebrated with close family and friends.
Baggs has 1 daughter, Honor Baggs, from a previous relationship.