Tyjuan Hagler

Tyjuan Hagler
No. 56
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1981-12-03) December 3, 1981Kankakee, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight236 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolBishop McNamara (Kankakee)
CollegeCincinnati
NFL draft2005: 5th round, 173rd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles174
Sacks2.0
Forced fumbles1
Fumble recoveries2
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tyjuan Cedric Hagler (born December 3, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Colts in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL draft and later won Super Bowl XLI with the team.[1] He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats. Hagler was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks.

Early life

Hagler attended Bishop McNamara High School in Kankakee. As a junior, he won first-team All-State honors, helped lead his team to a 13–1 record, and helped lead his team to second place in the state playoffs. As a senior, he had 3 sacks and 61 tackles on defense, and rushed for over 1,400 yards and 25 touchdowns on offense.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts (first stint)

On November 4, 2009, it was reported that Hagler had suffered a ruptured biceps and would be on injured reserve for the rest of the season.[2] Hagler contributed to the Colts' Super Bowl XLI victory over the Chicago Bears by recovering a fumble on a kickoff, fumbled by Gabe Reid.

Seattle Seahawks

Hagler signed with the Seattle Seahawks on August 10, 2010.[3] He was waived at the end of training camp.

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

Hagler re-signed with the Colts on September 29, 2010. He was waived on October 7, but re-signed with the Colts on October 10. During a key week 15 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Hagler returned an onside kick from Josh Scobee 41 yards for a touchdown. The Colts ended up winning the game, 34–24, controlling their own destiny from that point on by winning the AFC South crown.

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2006IND907340.00000000000
2007IND1275441131.03000010100
2008IND93271980.01000001000
2009IND772715120.01000030000
2010IND1325948111.0113503530100
5019174126482.0613503571200

Playoffs

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2006IND403210.00000000230
2007IND116600.00000010000
2008IND117610.00000000000
2010IND103300.00000000000
72191720.00000010230

References