Stevie Baggs Jr. (born December 30, 1981) is an American former professional football player and actor.

Early life

College career

Baggs played

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at Bethune-Cookman University, where he was a three-time All-American and Mel Blount SBN Defensive Player of the Year and the winner of the Ernie Davis award.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2004.

Jacksonville Jaguars

He was a member of the

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practice squad in 2005.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

In 2006, Baggs signed with the

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Edmonton Eskimos

He signed and played for the

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during the 2007 season.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Signed by the

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as a free agent in September, 2008.h

Arizona Cardinals

He was signed to the

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of the

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for the 2010 season, however was cut before the team finalized its 53-man roster limit.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

He played for the

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for two seasons from 2010 to 2011).

Baltimore Ravens

On August 4, 2012, Baggs signed with the

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Calgary Stampeders

On September 7, 2012, Baggs signed as a free agent with the

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Post-football 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 ''

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.'' Baggs has had starring roles in

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's drama/thriller '' Ruthless'' on

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and the

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series ''

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/ref> and can currently be seen on comedian Kountry Wayne's YouTube series. He has written two books, ''Greater Than The Game'' and ''Woke''.

Filmography

Television

Film

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Baggs, Stevie 1981 births Living people American football defensive ends American football linebackers Arizona Cardinals players Baltimore Ravens players Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football players Calgary Stampeders players Canadian football defensive linemen Detroit Lions players Edmonton Elks players Frankfurt Galaxy players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Jacksonville Jaguars players Orlando Predators players Players of American football from Fort Lauderdale, Florida Players of Canadian football from Fort Lauderdale, Florida Saskatchewan Roughriders players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players