2009 Game by Game (updated 12-14-09)
Florida Atlantic: One solo tackle in opener... added one of team’s three QBH. Arkansas State: Posted two solo tackles... added second career sack, dropping ASU QB for eight-yard loss. Virginia Tech: Recorded two stops including one solo... added a TFL for second straight game with one-yard loss. Louisiana-Lafayette: Led team with six tackles, one more than total of first three games combined... made first start of season in nickel package... added a forced fumble that led to NU’s third TD of game. Missouri: Recorded two tackles including one solo stop... added a tackle for loss of two yards. Texas Tech: Helped Nebraska hold Texas Tech to just 259 total yards, including only 25 yards on the ground... finished with five tackles, including four solo stops. Iowa State: Had one tackle and one pass breakup. Baylor: Collected six tackles - all solo - to tie for second on team... added second TFL of season with three-yard stop behind line... also picked up first PBU of season. Oklahoma: Recorded two solo tackles... added a TFL (on a fourth down try) for second straight game and fifth time on the season... also had a pass breakup for second straight contest while adding a QB hurry. Kansas: Posted four solos stops while making seventh start of the season. Kansas State: Finished with four tackles (3 solos) including second sack of season... sack went for 14 yards lost... added two pass breakups to match season total entering the game. Colorado: Posted two tackles including one solo... had key downfield block to spring Niles Paul for 59-yard punt return TD. Texas: Posted two solo tackles... added first career interception by picking off batted pass on Texas' first drive of game.

2009 Outlook
Eric Hagg became an important ingredient in the secondary during his sophomore season and figures to again play a large role in 2009. Hagg established himself as a regular starter at nickel back, and his speed and athleticism were keys to the Huskers being successful against the high-powered offenses in the Big 12.

The 6-2, 205-pounder is part of a Nebraska secondary that will enter the 2009 campaign with much more depth and experience than last fall. Hagg has the ability to play both cornerback and safety, but spent the majority of his time during the spring at safety. In addition to pushing for a starting safety job, Hagg is likely to remain in the crucial role of starting nickel back. An Arizona native, Hagg was one of 11 Husker true freshmen to see action in 2007.

2008 (Sophomore)
Hagg played in all 13 games with 10 starts and was among the select group of defenders to be awarded a Blackshirt late in the season. Hagg finished the year with 39 tackles, including 29 solo stops, and added five tackles for loss, a sack and seven pass breakups.

He opened 2008 in strong fashion with five tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery against Western Michigan. Hagg recorded a career-high 10 tackles, including nine solo stops against New Mexico State, then made his first career tackle for loss against Virginia Tech. He added four tackles each against Baylor and Oklahoma, and had tackles for loss against Kansas and Colorado. Hagg had two pass breakups against both San Jose State and Kansas.

Hagg saved his biggest plays for the Gator Bowl win over Clemson. With the Tigers threatening for the go-ahead score late in the contest, Hagg had a key pass breakup on a first-and-goal play, then threw Clemson quarterback Cullen Harper for a 16-yard sack on second down, allowing NU to preserve the 26-21 victory.

2007 (Freshman)
Hagg did not see action in Nebraska’s first four games, but ended any chance of a redshirt when he first saw action against Iowa State. Hagg went on to play in seven games, both on kick coverage and as a reserve in the secondary. He made a pair of assisted tackles in Nebraska’s win over Kansas State.

Before Nebraska (Ironwood HS)
One of five players in Nebraska's 2007 recruiting class from the state of Arizona, Hagg was a standout at Ironwood High School in Peoria, where he was a teammate of fellow Husker William Yancy. Hagg starred at receiver and defensive back for Coach Larry Allen catching 49 passes for 920 yards and nine touchdowns, while making 33 tackles and intercepting four passes on defense. His efforts as a senior earned him first-team Arizona 5A all-state honors from the Arizona Republic.

Hagg's impressive senior season came on the heels of a strong junior campaign, when he had 37 catches, including 12 touchdowns and made better than 40 tackles on defense. He also had seven interceptions and blocked a punt. Hagg was listed among the top 15 players in Arizona by both Rivals.com and Scout.com.

In addition to his outstanding accomplishments on the gridiron, Hagg was also a top basketball player, starting for Ironwood and averaging 10 points per game as a senior. Hagg only visited Nebraska, but had numerous other offers including Arizona, Arizona State, Oregon and Oregon State.

Personal
Eric Jr. is the son of Eric Hagg Sr., and was born on Sept. 15, 1989. He is majoring in business administration and has volunteered his time on a visit to St. Elizabeth’s Regional Medical Center and also at Eastmont Towers.

Hagg's Career Statistics

Single-Game Highs
Tackles–10 vs. New Mexico State, 2008
Solo Tackles–9 vs. New Mexico State, 2008
Tackles for Loss-2-18 vs. Clemson, 2009 Gator Bowl
Sacks-1-16 vs. Clemson, 2009 Gator Bowl / 1-8 vs. Arkansas State, 2009 / 1-14 vs. Kansas State, 2009
Pass Breakups-2 vs. San Jose State, Kansas, 2008 / 2 vs. Kansas State, 2009