Micah Baskerville (born October 19, 1999) is an American professional

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linebacker for the

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of the National Football League (NFL). He played

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at LSU.

Early life and high school

Baskerville's hometown is

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, and he attended

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. In Baskerville's high school career, he notched 39 tackles with nine being for a loss, and a fumble recovery. Baskerville committed to play

at Louisiana State University.

College career

In Baskerville's first season, 2018, he totaled 18 tackles, with 0.5 tackles going for a loss. In week four of the 2019 season, Baskerville blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown; he also returned an onside kick for 46 yards as he helped LSU beat Vanderbilt. Baskerville finished the 2019 season with 15 tackles, four being for a loss, a sack, a pass deflection, a fumble recovery, and a touchdown. In week ten of the 2020 season, Baskerville had a career performance tallying 12 tackles, one going for a loss, and a forced fumble, but LSU would fall to Texas A&M 20–7. Baskerville finished the 2020 season with 55 tackles, 4.5 going for a loss, and a forced fumble. In week seven of the 2021 season, Baskerville recorded his first career interception, which he returned 54 yards, as he helped the Tigers beat Florida 49–42. In week eleven, Baskerville had a performance that included racking up 12 tackles, 3.5 being for a loss, and two sacks, but LSU would lose versus Arkansas. Baskerville finished the 2021 season with 83 tackles, nine going for a loss, two sacks, three pass deflections, and an interception. In week two of the 2022 season, Baskerville picked off a pass and returned it 29 yards for a touchdown, as he helped LSU beat

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. In week six, Baskerville had a career day, making 15 tackles against Tennessee. Baskerville finished the 2022 season with 89 tackles, 4.5 being for a loss, one sack, eight pass deflections, one interception, and a touchdown. Baskerville finished his career at LSU with 260 tackles, 22.5 going for a loss, four sacks, 12 pass deflections, two interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and two touchdowns.

Professional career

After not being selected in the

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, Baskerville signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the

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. The Bears flexed Baskerville to active roster on November 4, 2023. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024. On August 10, 2024, in a preaseason match against the Buffalo Bills, Baskerville intercepted a pass by Shane Buechele for 56 yards and a touchdown. He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.

References

External links

Chicago Bears bio

LSU Tigers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Baskerville, Micah 1999 births Living people American football linebackers Evangel Christian Academy alumni Players of American football from Shreveport, Louisiana LSU Tigers football players Chicago Bears players