Stevie Baggs

Stevie Baggs Jr. (born December 30, 1981) 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.h

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 from 2010 to 2011.

Baltimore Ravens On August 4, 2012, Baggs signed with the Baltimore Ravens

Calgary 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.

Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 2012 Necessary Roughness Running Back Episode: "What's Eating You" 2014 The Colorblind Monologues Cousin Stevie Episode: "Movin on Up" 2014 For Better or Worse Officer Baker Episode: "Who's My Daddy" Pt. 2 2018 Star Kelvin "Episode: "All Falls Down" 2018 Coins for Christmas Male Guest Television film 2021 Cobra Kai Andre Episode: "Miyagi-Do" 2021 The Underground Railroad Jacob Episode: "Chapter 2: South Carolina" 2021 Twisted House Sitter Concierge Television film 2021 The Game Dante Simms 3 episodes 2022 Finding Happy Porter Main role 2023 Girl in the Closet Chris Television film 2023 Whatever It Takes Samad Television film 2024 BMF Officer Hardy Recurring role 2024 The Really Loud House Rip Hardcore/Travis Episode: "Get Out of Dodgeball" 2024 Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall Carl Television film 2024 Ruthless Oliver Main role

Film Year Title Role Notes 2014 Getting Even Richard Parker 2015 Focus Coin Toss Thresher 2015 When I Hold My Ears Stanley Jones 2016 Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk Sportscaster (uncredited) 2017 Love By Chance Jason 2017 Dating in Atlanta: The Movie Broke Man 2022 A Christmas Prayer Pint 2023 80 for Brady Other Offensive Coach 2023 The 4th Quarter: Legacy Bo-Hamilton Cobb 2024 The Despaired Jeremiah 2024 Vampire's House of Cain Simon