Nate Stupar

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Nate Stupar
Nate Stupar 2015.jpg
Stupar with the Atlanta Falcons in 2015
No. 45, 52, 54, 56, 57
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1988-03-14) March 14, 1988 (age 36)
State College, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school: State College Area
(State College, Pennsylvania)
College: Penn State
NFL draft: 2012  / Round: 7 / Pick: 230
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:138
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:3
Interceptions:1
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Stephen Nathan Stupar (born March 14, 1988) is a former American football linebacker. Stupar was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football for Penn State.

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College career

A native of State College, Pennsylvania, Stupar played at Penn State, where he appeared in 52 games (16 starts) and registered 205 tackles, five sacks, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and 12 passes defensed, in his career.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Stupar was drafted in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft. [1] He later signed to the team’s practice squad following training camp and later released on September 12, 2012.

Philadelphia Eagles

Stupar then signed with the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on November 19, 2012, and spent the remainder of the regular season with the Eagles.

San Francisco 49ers

He was signed to the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers on January 8, 2013. Stupar was released by the 49ers on November 2, 2013.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On November 4, 2013, the Jacksonville Jaguars were awarded Stupar on waivers.

On August 30, 2014, he was released on the final cuts. He had led the Jaguars in tackles during the preseason but was cut in lieu of J. T. Thomas, who is more multi-dimensional and able to play both special teams and all three linebacker positions.

Atlanta Falcons

On August 31, 2014, the Atlanta Falcons signed Stupar. [2] The Falcons added him to the 53-man roster. [3]

On March 3, 2015, Stupar signed a one-year contract extension with the Falcons. [4] In Week 4 of the 2015 season against the Houston Texans, Stupar scored his first touchdown off a fumble recovery on the last play of the game.

New Orleans Saints

On March 16, 2016, Stupar signed a three-year, $5 million contract with the New Orleans Saints. [5]

On October 17, 2017, Stupar was placed on injured reserve after tearing his ACL in Week 6. [6]

On September 3, 2018, Stupar was released by the Saints. [7]

New York Giants

On September 5, 2018, Stupar signed with the New York Giants. [8]

On March 20, 2019, Stupar re-signed with the Giants. [9] He was released on September 6, 2019. Stupar filed an injury grievance against the Giants, and reached an amicable settlement with the team. [10] He was re-signed on September 24, 2019. [11] He was released on October 14. [12]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
BoldCareer high
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2013 SFO 505410.00000000000
JAX 705320.00000000000
2014 ATL 15010820.00000000000
2015 ATL 163403371.010000201841
2016 NOR 1665949101.01100022200
2017 NOR 401100.00000000000
2018 NYG 161141040.00000000000
2019 NYG 314220.00000000000
8211138110282.021000423841

Personal life

Stupar’s older brother, Jonathan, was an American football tight end, who played for the Buffalo Bills from 2009 to 2010. His uncle is retired NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion, Jeff Hostetler.

Stupar is currently the VP of BD/M for R.H. Marcon, Inc. in State College, PA.

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References

  1. ↑ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  2. ↑ "LB Nate Stupar claimed, Tim Dobbins released as practice squad takes shape". AJC.com.
  3. ↑ "Stupar looking to carve out a niche with Falcons". AJC.com.
  4. ↑ Adams, Jay (March 3, 2015). "Falcons Sign LB Stupar To Extension". AtlantaFalcons.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  5. ↑ "New Orleans Saints re-sign QB Luke McCown, sign LB Nate Stupar". NewOrleansSaints.com. March 16, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  6. ↑ Underhill, Nick (October 16, 2017). "Saints linebacker Nate Stupar out for season after suffering torn ACL". TheAdvocate.com.
  7. ↑ "New Orleans Saints cut linebacker Nate Stupar". NOLA.com. September 3, 2018.
  8. ↑ Eisen, Michael (September 5, 2018). "Giants sign LB Nate Stupar, waive RB Robert Martin". Giants.com.
  9. ↑ Alper, Josh (March 20, 2019). "Giants re-sign Nate Stupar". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  10. ↑ "New York Giants Release Nate Stupar". Big Blue Unbiased. September 6, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Giants to re-sign LB Nate Stupar, waive Eric Tomlinson". Giants Wire. USA Today. September 24, 2019.
  12. ↑ Benton, Dan (October 14, 2019). "Giants re-sign WR Bennie Fowler, release LB Nate Stupar". Giants Wire (USA Today). Retrieved October 14, 2019.
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