Eric Hagg
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Career Summary
Eric Hagg was a Nebraska defensive back who played professionally with Cleveland and later joined Denver.
Hagg's versatile Nebraska career preceded his seventh-round selection by Cleveland in 2011.
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Early Life
Hagg was from Peoria, Arizona.
Nebraska lists Hagg's hometown as Peoria and high school as Ironwood.
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High School
At Ironwood High School, Hagg starred at receiver and defensive back.
Nebraska reported 49 receptions for 920 yards and nine touchdowns, along with 33 tackles and four interceptions as a senior. He earned first-team Arizona 5A all-state honors.
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College Career
Hagg was a versatile Nebraska defensive back who started 34 games.
Nebraska credited Hagg with 130 tackles, six interceptions, four sacks, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. His 2010 season included a school-record 95-yard punt-return touchdown.
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Path to the NFL
Cleveland selected Hagg in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Nebraska's draft record lists Hagg as a seventh-round Cleveland safety selection.
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NFL Career
Hagg played with Cleveland in 2011 and 2012 and later joined Denver.
Nebraska lists Hagg with Cleveland for 2011-12. Denver's 2014 media guide credited him with 22 Browns games and four starts before his Denver signing.
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Career Accomplishments
Hagg was a unanimous first-team All-Big 12 pick and Nebraska's 2010 team MVP.
He also earned second-team All-America honors from Rivals.com and third-team recognition from the AP in 2010.
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Playing Style
Hagg was a versatile defensive back with coverage range and sub-package value.
Nebraska used him in a hybrid nickel role. NFL.com's pre-draft evaluation credited his size, speed, instincts, and ability to cover tight ends, slots, and deep zones.
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Legacy
Hagg's documented legacy includes Nebraska's 2010 team MVP award and a school-record punt return.
His 95-yard punt-return touchdown against Texas remains a Nebraska school record.
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