Paul Stephens

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Paul Stephens
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Stephens in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1987-04-23) April 23, 1987 (age 37)
Missouri City, Texas
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school: Missouri City (TX) Hightower
College: Central Missouri
Position: Defensive back
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:357.0
Interceptions:25
Pass breakups:73
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Paul Stephens (born April 23, 1987) is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at University of Central Missouri and attended Hightower High School in Missouri City, Texas.

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Early life

Stephens attended Hightower High School where he played football [1] and basketball.

College career

Stephens played for the Blinn Buccaneers from 2005 to 2007. Stephens transferred to Arkansas State played in 2008 with the Red Wolves before he was dismissed from the team. [2] Stephens played for the Central Missouri Mules in 2010. He was the team's starter his only year and helped the Mules to 11 wins. He played in 23 games during his career including 4 starts at cornerback.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 8 in
(1.73 m)		168 lb
(76 kg)		4.55 s1.50 s2.71 s4.41 s7.40 s38 in
(0.97 m)		10 ft 9 in
(3.28 m)		8 reps
All values from Michigan State Pro Day [3]

Spokane Shock

Stephens was assigned to the Spokane Shock on February 22, 2012. [4] Stephens returned to the Shock in 2013. [5] Stephens recorded 12 interceptions in 2013, including 5 on April 19, 2013, against the San Jose SaberCats. [6]

BC Lions

Stephens signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League in May 2014. [7] Stephens failed to make the Lions and was cut on June 1, 2014. [8]

Orlando Predators

On January 9, 2015, Stephens was assigned to the Orlando Predators. [9] On February 15, 2016, Stephens returned to the Predators for another season. [10]

Tampa Bay Storm

Stephens was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm on May 2, 2017. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ Chad Washington (December 26, 2004). "Eagles, Hurricanes abundant on All-District football team". www.chron.com. Hearst Newspaper, LLC. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Arkansas St. CB Paul Stephens kicked off team". www.sandiegouniontribune.com. San Diego Union Tribune. July 13, 2009. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Paul Stephens". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Spokane Shock Historical Transactions". www.arenfan.com. ArenaFan. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Shock Have Been Assigned Stephens And Nnabuife". www.khq.com. Frankly Media and khq. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  6. ↑ Rick Eymer (April 19, 2013). "San Jose SaberCats fall to Spokane Shock". www.mercurynews.com. Digital First Media. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Stephens Makes Jump to the CFL". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. May 27, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  8. ↑ "BC Lions Make Roster Moves". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. June 1, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Orlando Predators Historical Transactions". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  10. ↑ "DB Paul Stephens Returns to Orlando Predators". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. February 15, 2016. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Storm Adds To Both Sides Of The Ball". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. May 2, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
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