Steve Linton

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Steve Linton
No. 99 – Birmingham Stallions
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (2000-02-04) February 4, 2000 (age 25)
Dublin, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: Dublin (Dublin, Georgia)
College: Syracuse (2019–2022)
Texas Tech (2023)
Baylor (2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
Roster status:Active

Steven Saderrick Linton (born February 24, 2000) is an American football defensive end for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Syracuse Orange, Texas Tech Red Raiders and Baylor Bears.

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Early life and high school

Linton attended Dublin High School in Dublin, Georgia. [1] As a senior he notched 67 tackles with 18 being for a loss and nine sacks. [2] Coming out of high school, Linton was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Syracuse Orange over other schools such as Missouri, Arizona State and South Florida. [2]

College career

Syracuse

As a freshman in 2019, Linton was redshirted. [3] In 2020, he racked up 15 tackles and a fumble recovery in one start for Syracuse. [4] In 2021, Linton played in seven games, recording six tackles with two being for a loss, and a sack. [5] In 2022, he totaled 22 tackles with six being for a loss, three and a half sacks, and two forced fumbles for the Orange. [6] After the season, Linton entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [7]

Texas Tech

Linton transferred to play for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. [8] In week 7 of the 2023 season, he notched three sacks and two forced fumbles in a win over Baylor. [9] Linton finished the 2023 season with 22 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, three sacks, ad two forced fumbles for the Red Raiders. [10] After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [11]

Baylor

Linton transferred to play for the Baylor Bears. [12] In week 4 of the 2024 season, he recorded five tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble versus Colorado. [13] Linton finished his final collegiate season in 2024, appearing in nine games with five starts, where he totaled 25 tackles with seven going for a loss, three sacks, and a fumble recovery. After the season, he declared for the 2025 NFL draft. [14]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄4 in
(1.92 m)		242 lb
(110 kg)		34+1⁄4 in
(0.87 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.81 s1.64 s2.78 s4.45 s7.25 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		21 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [15] [16]

Birmingham Stallions

On May 19, 2025, Linton signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). [17]

References

  1. ↑ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2025 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic . p. 312. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Bailey, Stephen (February 6, 2019). "3-star Georgia DE Steven Linton picks Syracuse football on National Signing Day". Syracuse.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  3. ↑ Mink, Nate. "Syracuse football position changes: Ishmael Goulbourne, Steve Linton working with LBs". Syracuse.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  4. ↑ Pregler, Andrew (July 19, 2021). "Get to Know Your Orange Man: #17, LB Steve Linton". Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  5. ↑ Alandt, Anthony. "Syracuse defensive lineman Steve Linton enters transfer portal". The Daily Orange. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  6. ↑ McAlister, Mike. "Syracuse DL Steve Linton Enters Transfer Portal". Syracuse Orange on SI. SI.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  7. ↑ Leiker, Emily. "SU defensive edge Steve Linton is in the transfer portal". Syracuse.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  8. ↑ Williams, Don (August 25, 2023). "How Texas Tech football continues to build anticipation for new edge rusher Steve Linton". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  9. ↑ Giese, Nathan (October 9, 2023). "Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire: Steve Linton overcame sprained ankle for career game". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  10. ↑ Williams, Don (January 22, 2024). "Steve Linton staying in Big 12 after leaving Texas Tech football team". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  11. ↑ Giese, Nathan (January 12, 2024). "Steve Linton, Matt Keeler latest Texas Tech football players to enter transfer portal". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  12. ↑ Smith, Zach. "Baylor adds former Texas Tech edge rusher Steve Linton in transfer portal". Waco Tribune-Herald. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  13. ↑ Smith, Zach. "Sources: Baylor's Linton, Trigg suspended for off-field issues". Waco Tribune-Herald. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  14. ↑ Adam, Shahji. "Baylor's Steve Linton received NFL Combine invite". KXXV.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Steve Linton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Steve Linton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  17. ↑ Larsen, James. "Birmingham Stallions Make Plethora Of Week Nine Moves". PFnewsroom. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
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