Nick Stevens (American football)

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Nick Stevens
Personal information
Born: (1995-01-31) January 31, 1995 (age 29)
Poway, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Vista Murrieta (Murrieta, California)
College: Colorado State
Position: Quarterback
Undrafted: 2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Nick Stevens (born January 31, 1995) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at Colorado State, where he was the starting quarterback from 2015 to 2017. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in 2018.

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Career

Stevens attended Vista Murrieta High School in Murrieta, California and played college football at Colorado State University. After redshirting his first year at Colorado State in 2013, he played in five games as Garrett Grayson's backup in 2014. [1] He became the starter in 2015 and remained the starter throughout the rest of his career. [2] [3] Stevens finished his career with 8,554 yards, 70 touchdowns and 27 interceptions. [4]

Before the 2018 NFL Draft, Stevens worked out with the Green Bay Packers as a Quarterback.

After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL draft, Stevens signed with the Denver Broncos. [5] The Broncos released him in June 2018. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ Terry Frei (August 26, 2015). "Heir apparent Colorado State QB Nick Stevens learned well". The Denver Post.
  2. ↑ "Stephens: Nick Stevens is undeniably the Colorado State QB". Coloradoan.
  3. ↑ "Colorado State names Nick Stevens starting quarterback". Coloradoan.
  4. ↑ "Broncos add Colorado State QB Nick Stevens to roster". USA TODAY.
  5. ↑ "Nick Stevens signs with Broncos". www.reporterherald.com. May 17, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Broncos waive Nick Stevens, Christian Kuntz". www.denverbroncos.com.


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