Mario Haggan
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| No. -- Free agent | |
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| Position: | Linebacker |
Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | March 3, 1980 |
| Place of birth: | Clarksdale, Mississippi |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 274 lb (124 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Clarksdale (MS) |
| College: | Mississippi State |
| NFL draft: | 2003 / Round: 7 / Pick: 228 |
Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012 | |
| Tackles: | 282 |
| Sacks: | 9.0 |
| Interceptions: | 1 |
| Forced fumbles: | 8 |
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Stats at NFL.com | |
Mario Marcell Haggan (born March 3, 1980) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Mississippi State.
Haggan has also played for the Denver Broncos and St. Louis Rams.
Early years
Haggan grew up in a poverty-stricken area of Mississippi. He attended Clarksdale High School, where he played football and was named an All-American. He was named first-team all-state by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger and played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game. He led his team to the state Class 4A championship in 1997. As a senior, he recorded 158 tackles with three fumble recoveries. He earned Honorable Mention All-American honors by USA Today. He is married to wife Tanika Haggan who previously was a high school volleyball coach in Rowlett, Tx. http://www.rowlettvolleyball.com/index_08_09.html
College career
Haggan played college football at Mississippi State. Haggan started at linebacker in 1999, a season that saw Mississippi State start 8-0 and earn one of the highest national rankings in school history.
Professional career
Buffalo Bills
Haggan was drafted in the 7th round of the 2003 draft by the Buffalo Bills.
Denver Broncos
Haggan was named starting an OLB and a defensive captain for the Denver Broncos in 2009, he was moved to ILB in 2010.
Haggan was valued by the Broncos as a depth player for his versatility, having played all three linebacker positions and both defensive end positions.
St. Louis Rams
Haggan signed with the St. Louis Rams on May 15, 2012.[1]
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