B. J. Tucker

B. J. Tucker
No. --     CFL Free Agent
Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: October 12, 1980 (1980-10-12) (age 31)
Place of birth: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Weight: 188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
College: Wisconsin
NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 6 / Pick: 178
Debuted in 2005 for the San Francisco 49ers
Career history
Career highlights and awards
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Baigeh Joe Tucker (born October 12, 1980 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is a professional American and Canadian football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wisconsin.

College career

Tucker was a high school sprint champion in the 100 and 200 meters. He ran track at Wisconsin and finished second in the Big Ten 100 m dash in 2002. He earned a letter in his freshman year of 1999. He was a top backup and nickel back in 2000, when was in on 22 tackles and broke up seven passes. He started the first two games in 2001. He had 15 tackles and broke up two passes. In 2002, he had five interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble.

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