Josh Hagerty

Joshua Hagerty (born July 27, 1998) is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

University career Hagerty played U Sports football for the Saskatchewan Huskies from 2016 to 2020, while taking a redshirt year in 2016. He played in 26 regular season games where he had 72 tackles, four interceptions, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 U Sports football season and remained draft-eligible for the Canadian Football League in 2021.

Professional career

Toronto Argonauts Hagerty was drafted in the sixth round, 47th overall, in the 2021 CFL draft by the Toronto Argonauts and signed with the team on May 13, 2021. He made the team following training camp and played in his first career professional game on August 7, 2021, against the Calgary Stampeders. He played in all 14 regular season games during his rookie season where he had eight defensive tackles and six special teams tackles.

Edmonton Elks

Hagerty signed with the Edmonton Elks on June 10, 2024. He played in three regular season games where he had one special teams tackle before being released on July 7, 2024. Hagerty returned to the Elks on July 23, 2024. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 11, 2025.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers On February 11, 2025, Hagerty signed a one-year contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He began the 2025 season on the injured list before being moved to the practice roster. On December 16, 2025, Hagerty re-signed with the Lions, on a two-year contract extension.

Personal life Hagerty's father, Jeff, also played football for the Saskatchewan Huskies and won a Vanier Cup with the team in 1990.