B. J. Tucker

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=San Francisco 49ers
currentnumber=20
currentposition=Cornerback
birthdate=birth date and age|1980|10|12
birthplace=Freetown, Sierra Leone
country=Sierra Leone
heightft=5
heightin=10
weight=188
debutyear=2005
debutteam=San Francisco 49ers
college=Wisconsin
draftyear=2003
draftround=6
draftpick=178
pastteams=
* Dallas Cowboys (2003)
* Pittsburgh Steelers (2003)
* San Francisco 49ers (2005-present)
nfl=TUC075412 Baigeh Joe Tucker (born October 12, 1980 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is an American football cornerback who plays for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 6th round (178th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. He was then signed by the 49ers in 2005, but waived in 2006. He was then signed in 2008 By the B.C. Lions of the C.F.L. And is currently on the practice roster. Tucker was born in Sierra Leone but grew up in the United States.

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.

External links

* [http://www.cnnsi.com/football/nfl/players/6514/ Player Profile]