Adam Berger

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Adam Berger
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Born: (1990-06-28) June 28, 1990 (age 33)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status National
Position(s) DB
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight207 lb (94 kg)
University Simon Fraser
High school Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary
Career history
As player
2013–2016 Calgary Stampeders
2017 Ottawa Redblacks
2018 Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Adam Berger (born June 28, 1990) is a former Canadian football defensive back. He is a two time Grey Cup champion, having won in 2014 and 2018 with the Calgary Stampeders.

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Early career

Berger played high school football at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School as a quarterback. In 2007, he was named the province's Player of the Year. [1]

He played college football for the Simon Fraser Clan from 2008 to 2012. Berger was a medical redshirt in 2008 and played only one game in 2009. [2] In 29 games from 2010 to 2012, he recorded 117 total tackles, eight interceptions including three touchdowns, and two forced fumbles. During his final year, he also contributed as a kicker. [3]

Professional career

Calgary Stampeders

Berger entered the 2012 CFL Draft and was drafted in the fourth round with the 30th overall pick by the Calgary Stampeders. Instead of immediately signing with the Stampeders, Berger elected to play for the Simon Fraser Clan in 2012. [1] On January 30, 2013, he signed with the Stampeders. After spending time on the practice squad, Berger made his CFL debut on September 13 in Week 12 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and registered one tackle before being moved back to the practice squad for the remainder of the season. [2]

In 2014, Berger entered the season in a backup role, spending time as a corner and safety before securing the starting position as a free safety. [4] [5] He played in all 18 regular season games, recording six tackles and nine special teams tackles. Additionally, Berger played in two post-season games including the 102nd Grey Cup, where the Stampeders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20–16. [2] Following the 2016 season he was not re-signed by the Stampeders and became a free-agent.

Ottawa Redblacks

Berger signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on February 15, 2017, the second day of free agency. [6]

Calgary Stampeders

Berger signed with Calgary on February 13, 2018. [7]

He retired from football in May 2019. [8]

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References

  1. 1 2 Kupchuk, Rick (January 31, 2013). "Berger signs with the Stamps". The Leader. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "Adam Berger". Calgary Stampeders. Archived from the original on April 19, 2015. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  3. ↑ "STAMPS SIGN 2012 DRAFTEE". Stampeders.com. January 30, 2013. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  4. ↑ Fisher, Scott (July 21, 2014). "Calgary Stampeders' Adam Berger plays all over". Calgary Sun. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  5. ↑ Mitchell, Scott (November 6, 2014). "Calgary Stampeders safety Adam Berger jack of all trades". Calgary Sun. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Free agent frenzy sees REDBLACKS add three more". Ottawa REDBLACKS. February 15, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  7. ↑ "ADAM BERGER RETURNS TO STAMPEDERS – Calgary Stampeders". February 13, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Adam Berger announces retirement from CFL". May 6, 2019.
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