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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Qwan’tez Stiggers’ path to the NFL draft

Qwan'Tez Stiggers was a standout of the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL.

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Qwan'Tez Stiggers was a standout of the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL.
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March 20, 2024

In the 456th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Branson Wright of BransonWrightFilms.com discuss the making of a documentary involving Atlanta native Qwan’tez Stiggers, the reigning CFL rookie of the year, who’s set to enter the NFL draft. We also review the Georgia and Georgia Tech Pro Days and look at the case of wide receiver Ladd McConkey.

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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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