Bobby Wagner

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Bobby Wagner
No. 54     Seattle Seahawks
Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1990-06-27) June 27, 1990 (age 22)
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, US
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 241 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College: Utah State
NFL Draft: 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47
Debuted in 2012 for the Seattle Seahawks
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 9, 2012
Tackles 90
Sacks 2.0
Forced Fumbles 0
Interceptions 1
Stats at NFL.com

Bobby Wagner (born June 27, 1990) is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He played college football at Utah State. He was considered one of the best linebacker prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft.[1]

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[edit] High school career

Wagner attended Colony High School in Ontario, California, US. In 2008, he registered 125 tackles (92 solo, 33 assists), including four sacks as a senior. Also played tight end, tallying 37 catches for 595 yards with 11 touchdowns. He received all-CIF Central Division honors as well as all-Mount Baldy League accolades. Earned second-team California Division 2 all-state honors after helping lead the Titans to a CIF division title and was named to the all-San Bernardino County team.

Considered only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, Wagner's only offer came from Utah State, which he accepted.[2]

[edit] College career

Wagner attended Utah State University from 2008 to 2011. A four year starter, Wagner recorded 445 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and four interceptions during his career.

As a senior in 2011, Wagner was the WAC Defensive Player of the Year after recording 147 tackles, four sacks, and two interceptions.[3]

[edit] Professional career

At the 2012 NFL Draft, Wagner was selected in round 2, pick 47 by the Seattle Seahawks. He is the highest selected player from Utah State since Rulon Jones in 1980.

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