Eric Hagg

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Eric Hagg
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Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1989-09-15) September 15, 1989 (age 35)
Peoria, Arizona, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Glendale (AZ) Ironwood
College: Nebraska
NFL draft: 2011  / round: 7 / pick: 248
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:33
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eric Hagg (born September 15, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft. [1] He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

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Early life

Hagg played high school football in Arizona at Ironwood High School.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Hagg was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 2011 NFL draft with their 7th round pick. [2] He was released on May 21, 2013.

Hagg played in 10 games for the Cleveland Browns as a rookie after being injured in training camp. He finished his rookie season with 11 tackles and 1 pass deflection.

Denver Broncos

Hagg signed a future contract with the Denver Broncos in January 2014. [3] On July 21, 2014, he retired from football. [4]

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References

  1. "Hagg drafted by the Browns". Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
  2. "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  3. "Broncos Sign Eight to Future Contracts". Archived from the original on January 25, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  4. "Eric Hagg".