Reggie Stubblefield (born August 27, 1998) is an American professional football defensive back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Reggie Stubblefield
No. 1     Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Stubblefield with the Montreal Alouettes in 2023
Born: (1998-08-27) August 27, 1998 (age 26)
Lubbock, Texas, U. S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Defensive back
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
CollegeKansas State
Prairie View A&M
High schoolSam Houston High
Career history
As player
2023DC Defenders*
20232024Montreal Alouettes
2025–presentHamilton Tiger-Cats
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

College career

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Stubblefield first played college football for the Prairie View A&M Panthers from 2016 to 2020 while using a medical redshirt season in 2018.[1] He played in 20 games and recorded 117 tackles, three interceptions, 19 pass knockdowns, and two forced fumbles.[2] He then transferred to Kansas State University to play for the Wildcats in 2021.[1] In his final year of eligibility, he played in 12 games, starting in six, where he had 34 tackles, one sack, and two pass knockdowns.[1][2]

Professional career

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DC Defenders

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In November 2022, Stubblefield was selected by the DC Defenders in the 2023 XFL draft. He was released by the Defenders on February 9, 2023.[3]

Montreal Alouettes

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On March 1, 2023, it was announced that Stubblefield had signed with the Montreal Alouettes.[2] He played in the preseason, but was among the team's final roster cuts on June 3, 2023.[4][5] However, following injuries to the team's secondary, Stubblefield was re-signed on June 26, 2023, to the team's practice roster.[5][6] He then made his professional debut on July 1, 2023, against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[7] He played and started in 13 regular season games where he recorded 38 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, three sacks, two interceptions, nine pass knockdowns, and one forced fumble.[7] At season's end, he was named the Alouettes' nominee for the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award.[8]

In 2024, Stubblefield was injured in the team's first game of the regular season, where he recorded four defensive tackles and one special teams tackle.[9] He was on the six-game injured list for the remainder of the year.[10] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 11, 2025.[11][12]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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On February 12, 2025, it was announced that Stubblefield had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a three-year contract.[13]

Personal life

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Stubblefield was born in Lubbock, Texas, to parents Neoma Humphery and Reggie Stubblefield.[1] He has three siblings.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Reggie Stubblefield". Prairie View A&M Panthers. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Alouettes sign QB Mike Glass III and DB Reggie Stubblefield". Montreal Alouettes. March 1, 2023.
  3. ^ "DC Defenders Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  4. ^ "Alouettes finalize 2023 roster". Montreal Alouettes. June 3, 2023.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Inside the CFL: Reggie Stubblefield making most of second chance with Alouettes". Montreal Gazette. October 6, 2023.
  6. ^ "Montreal Alouettes sign defensive back Reggie Stubblefield". bgmsportstrax.com. June 26, 2023.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Games Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  8. ^ "2023 Alouettes Most Outstanding Players: Mack, Beverette, Dequoy, Lestage, Zema, and Stubblefield honoured". Montreal Alouettes. October 25, 2023.
  9. ^ "Reggie Stubblefield". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  10. ^ "Transactions – Football Player Trades and Signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  11. ^ "Transactions – Football Player Trades and Signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  12. ^ "Official 2025 Free Agent Tracker". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  13. ^ "Tiger-Cats Ink Free Agent DB Reggie Stubblefield". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. February 12, 2025.
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