Steve Cargile

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Steve Cargile
New England Patriots
Position:Director of Pro Scouting
Personal information
Born: (1982-06-02) June 2, 1982 (age 41)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Peter Chanel (OH)
College:Columbia
Undrafted:2004
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As an executive:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:16
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Steven Glenn Cargile (born June 2, 1982) is a former

.

Early years

Cargile attended

. As a senior in football, he was an All-state selection at wide receiver and All-conference at safety, while helping his team achieve a 13-1 record. He was named all-county in basketball, while helping hid team win the Division III state championship.

He attended Columbia University, where he played college football as a wide receiver in his first three years. As a sophomore, he appeared in 7 games a backup, tallying 14 receptions for 184 yards and 3 touchdowns.

As a junior, he started 7 out of 10 games at wide receiver, making 24 receptions (fourth on the team) for 320 yards and 4 touchdowns.

As a senior, he was converted into a

strong safety, registering 10 starts, 99 tackles (led the team), 3 passes defensed, 2 interceptions and one forced fumble, while receiving Second-team All-Ivy League
recognition.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Cargile was signed as an

2004 NFL Draft. He was waived on September 5 and signed to the practice squad two days later.[1][2] He was promoted to the active roster on December 5, but was declared inactive for the game against the New York Giants. He was released on May 3, 2005.[3]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (first stint)

After being out of football for a year, he was signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 10, 2006. He was cut on September 1.[4]

Denver Broncos

On November 13,

safety Nick Ferguson was placed on the injured reserve list.[5]

In 2007, he was tried at

special teams for the Broncos.[9]

Cleveland Browns

On April 29, 2008, he was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.[10] He was released on August 10.[11]

New York Giants

On January 16, 2009, he signed with the New York Giants as a free agent. He was waived on July 31.[12]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)

On August 19, 2009, he was signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[13] He was released on September 5. He was re-signed on September 18. He played in one game against the Buffalo Bills and was cut on September 21.[14]

Personal life

Since 2011, he has worked as a professional scout for the New England Patriots.[15]

References

  1. ^ "NFL Transactions". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "NFL Transactions". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "NFL Transactions". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "Kicker Matt Bryant waived by Buccaneers". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  5. ^ "Broncos Sign Safety Steve Cargile". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  6. ^ "Broncos cut roster to 53 players". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  7. ^ "Broncos sign eight to practice squad, including S Cargile". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  8. ^ "Roster Moves Include Cargile". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  9. ^ "Cargile, Smith among Broncos cuts". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  10. ^ "Cleveland Browns claim safety and sign 15 undrafted free agents". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  11. ^ "Browns Insider: Browns sign pair of safeties". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  12. ^ "NY Giants sign first-round pick wide receiver Hakeem Nicks". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  13. ^ "Bucs Find Familiar Face in Safety Cargile". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  14. ^ "Thumb Sidelines Phillips for Season". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  15. ^ "Cleveland native worked his way into two NFL careers". 11 July 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2023.