Stevie Baggs
Stevie Baggs Jr. is an American former professional football player and actor.
Early life
Baggs was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He attended Bethune-Cookman University, where he graduated in 2005 with a degree in International Business. During his time at the university, he earned the nickname "Shakespeare" for his performance both on and off the football field.College 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 and the winner of the Ernie Davis award.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.hArizona 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 from 2010 to 2011.Baltimore Ravens
On August 4, 2012, Baggs signed with the Baltimore RavensCalgary Stampeders
On September 7, 2012, Baggs signed as a free agent with the Calgary Stampeders.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 Star. Baggs has had starring roles in Tyler Perry's drama/thriller Ruthless on BET+ and the Netflix series Cobra Kai, and can currently be seen on comedian Kountry Wayne's YouTube series.He has written two books, Greater Than The Game and Woke.