Siran Stacy

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Siran Stacy
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Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1968-08-06) August 6, 1968 (age 55)
Geneva, Alabama, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
College: Alabama
NFL draft: 1992  / Round: 2 / Pick: 48
Career history
Career highlights and awards

Siran Stacy (born August 6, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the Eagles in the second round of the 1992 NFL draft.

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Early career

Stacy played at the University of Alabama from 1989–91, after spending two years at Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kansas. For the Crimson Tide, he was a two-year starter and two-time All-SEC performer.

During his time at Alabama, Stacy rushed for 2,113 yards and 27 touchdowns. He also had 62 receptions for 574 yards for one touchdown.

Professional career

Stacy was drafted in the second round of the 1992 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles as the 48th overall pick. [1] After only playing one game in his rookie season, Stacy was released at the end of the season.

In 1993, he tried out for the Cleveland Browns; however, he did not get a chance to join the team after being arrested for theft at a Kmart. He would later plead guilty to disorderly conduct. His off-the-field troubles would hinder his playing career in the NFL. [2] [3]

Stacy also played for Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League and the Scottish Claymores in NFL Europe. With the latter, he would become the team's all-time leading rusher with 2,350 yards. [4]

Personal life

Stacy's first name was inspired by Saran Wrap, though it is spelled differently. [5]

On November 19, 2007, Stacy and his family were involved in a car accident in which six people were killed. Four of Stacy's children were killed in the accident, as well as his wife and the driver of the other car. [6] Though severely injured, Stacy and one daughter survived the wreck. [7] On November 29, 2008, Stacy was the honorary captain of the 2008 Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn. [8] In 2013, he married Jeannie Marie.

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References

  1. ↑ "1992 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Birds' Stacy is charged with assault". The Philadelphia Inquirer. November 4, 1992.
  3. ↑ "Ex-Eagle against accused Siran Stacy's girlfriend files new beating charges". Philadelphia Daily News. December 16, 1994.
  4. ↑ "About the Scottish Claymores / Team Records and History - Scottish Claymores".
  5. ↑ Call, TERRY LARIMER, The Morning. "BIRDS SURE ABOUT TOP PICK SIRAN". mcall.com. Retrieved September 9, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ↑ "Crash kills six, including four of Stacy's five children, wife". Associated Press. November 20, 2007. Retrieved November 11, 2008.
  7. ↑ "Siran Stacy gives emotional sermon on tragedy". Associated Press. July 21, 2008. Retrieved November 11, 2008.
  8. ↑ Estes, Gentry (November 25, 2008). "Siran Stacy set to return for Iron Bowl". Mobile Press-Register. AL.com. Retrieved March 28, 2009.
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