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| Born: | (1990-06-28)June 28, 1990 (age 34) Vancouver,British Columbia |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 207 lb (94 kg) |
| University | Simon Fraser |
| High school | Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2013–2016 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2017 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| 2018 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Adam Berger (born June 28, 1990) is a formerCanadian footballdefensive back. He is a two timeGrey Cup champion, having won in 2014 and 2018 with theCalgary Stampeders.
Berger playedhigh school football atLord Tweedsmuir Secondary School as aquarterback. In 2007, he was named the province's Player of the Year.[1]
He playedcollege football for theSimon Fraser Clan from 2008 to 2012. Berger was a medicalredshirt in 2008 and played only one game in 2009.[2] In 29 games from 2010 to 2012, he recorded 117 total tackles, eightinterceptions including threetouchdowns, and two forcedfumbles. During his final year, he also contributed as akicker.[3]
Berger entered the2012 CFL Draft and was drafted in the fourth round with the 30th overall pick by the Calgary Stampeders. Instead of immediately signing with the Stampeders, Berger elected to play for the Simon Fraser Clan in 2012.[1] On January 30, 2013, he signed with the Stampeders. After spending time on the practice squad, Berger made his CFL debut on September 13 in Week 12 against theHamilton Tiger-Cats and registered one tackle before being moved back to the practice squad for the remainder of the season.[2]
In 2014, Berger entered the season in a backup role, spending time as acorner andsafety before securing the starting position as a free safety.[4][5] He played in all 18 regular season games, recording six tackles and nine special teams tackles. Additionally, Berger played in two post-season games including the102nd Grey Cup, where the Stampeders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20–16.[2] Following the 2016 season he was not re-signed by the Stampeders and became a free-agent.
Berger signed with theOttawa Redblacks on February 15, 2017, the second day of free agency.[6]
Berger signed with Calgary on February 13, 2018.[7]
He retired from football in May 2019.[8]