CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Offensive Tackle Hagood Signs Tiger-Cat Contract

Published on April 11, 2002 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release


The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that import offensive tackle Jay Hagood has signed a Canadian Football League contract following three seasons as a starter in National Football League Europe.

Hagood, 28, started 29 games with the Frankfurt Galaxy and Berlin Thunder. He started 10 games with Berlin in 2001, started nine games with Frankfurt in 2000 and started 10 games with World Bowl champion Frankfurt in 1999, all at left tackle.

The 6-foot-4, 306-pound Hagood played two games with the New York Jets of the NFL as a backup left tackle in 1997.

JAY HAGOOD
Offensive Tackle
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6'4", 306 lbs.
Born: Aug. 9, 1973 Import
Birthplace: Easley, S. C.
Virginia Tech University
Years Tiger-Cats: 1st Years CFL: 1st
Acquired: Free Agent April 8, 2002
Career Games: 0 Career Starts: 0
2001 Games: 0 2001 Starts: 0

PRO: Signed as a free agent with the Tiger-Cats on April 11, 2002 ... started 29 regular-season games in 3 seasons in National Football League Europe with the Frankfurt Galaxy and Berlin Thunder ... also played 2 games with the New York Jets of the NFL after signing as a free agent ... 2001: Started 10 games at left tackle and was the backup centre with Berlin ... traded April 2 by Frankfurt ... signed July 20 as a free agent with the New Orleans Saints of the NFL ... released Sept. 2 ... 2000: Started 9 of 10 games with Frankfurt at left tackle ... had 1 tackle ... signed Aug. 2 as a free agent with New Orleans ... released Aug. 23 ... re-signed to the Saints' practice roster Sept. 5 ... released Sept. 27 ... re-signed to the practice roster by New Orleans on Oct. 24 ... released Oct. 31 ... 1999: Started 10 games at left tackle with Frankfurt ... also started in the World Bowl win over the Barcelona Dragons ... was a backup guard ... was chosen by Frankfurt in the 15th round, 86th overall, in the NFL Europe draft ... signed July 23 as a free agent with the San Diego Chargers of the NFL ... released Sept. 5 ... 1998: Was on the Jets' active roster ... was placed on waivers July 22 ... claimed off waivers July 23 by the Miami Dolphins ... released Aug. 11 ... 1997: Signed April 28 as a free agent with the Jets ... played 2 games as a backup left tackle.
COLLEGE: Was a 3-year starter at left tackle ... was a first-team All-Big East selection as a senior in 1996 ... helped the offence average 417 yards per game ... was a second-team All-Big East choice as a junior in 1995 ... was a liberal arts and science major.
PERSONAL: Was also a member of the basketball team while at Easley High School.

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