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| Born: | December 10, 1980 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | SB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| College | Louisiana-Lafayette |
| High school | G. W. Carver |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2004 | San Francisco 49ers* |
| 2004 | Jacksonville Jaguars* |
| 2004 | Baltimore Ravens* |
| 2005 | Jacksonville Jaguars* |
| 2006–2014 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2015 | Montreal Alouettes |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL All-Star | 2009, 2011–2013 |
| CFL West All-Star | 2009–2013 |
| Honours | Eskimos' Most Outstanding Player (2009, 2010) |
Fred Stamps (born December 10, 1980) is an American former professional football player. He was a slotback in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Stamps played for the Montreal Alouettes and the Edmonton Eskimos. He officially retired as an Edmonton Eskimo.
Fred Stamps was first signed by the San Francisco 49ers in 2004. He played college football at UL Lafayette. Stamps also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens.
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Early Life and High School
Fred Stamps grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to George Washington Carver High School. He was part of the class of 2000.
College Sports Career
Fred Stamps played for the Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns from 2000 to 2003. He was a talented athlete. Besides football, Stamps also played track and field and baseball in college.
Professional Football Journey
National Football League Teams
In 2004, Fred Stamps started his professional career. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers. This happened after he was not chosen in the NFL draft. After leaving the 49ers, Stamps spent some time with other teams. He was on the practice squads for the Baltimore Ravens and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Practice squads are groups of players who train with the team.
Playing in the CFL: Edmonton Eskimos
Fred Stamps then decided to play in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He signed with the Edmonton Eskimos.
- In the 2007 CFL season, Stamps played in nine games. He missed five games due to surgery.
- The next year, he played in 14 games. He gained 751 receiving yards and scored 6 touchdowns.
- The 2009 CFL season was a great year for Stamps. He played all 18 games. He recorded 1,402 yards and 8 touchdowns.
- In 2010, Stamps had a shoulder injury. He missed 4 games. Still, he had a strong season. He collected 1,223 yards and 5 touchdowns.
- Stamps continued his success in the 2011 season. He had over 1,000 receiving yards for the third year in a row. He gained 1,153 yards and 8 touchdowns. He missed a couple of weeks due to an injury.
- In the off-season, the Eskimos traded their star quarterback. Stamps played all 18 games in the regular season. He finished second in receiving yards with 1,310. He was fourth in receiving touchdowns with 9.
- Stamps led the CFL in receiving yards in the 2013 season. He had 1,259 yards.
Moving to the Montreal Alouettes
On January 16, 2015, Stamps was traded. He went to the Montreal Alouettes. This trade was in exchange for another player, Kenny Stafford. Fred Stamps was released from the Alouettes on January 25, 2016.
Retirement from Football
After playing for many years, Fred Stamps decided to retire. He spent three years as a free agent. Then, he signed a special one-day contract. This allowed him to officially retire as an Edmonton Eskimo. This was a way to honor his time with the team.
Career Highlights and Statistics
Fred Stamps had a very successful career in the CFL. He was known for his ability to catch passes and score touchdowns.
- He played 133 regular season games in the CFL.
- He caught 536 passes for 8,411 yards.
- He scored 54 touchdowns during his CFL career.
- In the playoffs, he played 8 games. He had 19 catches for 309 yards and 1 touchdown.
