Tremayne Stephens

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Tremayne Stephens
Date of birth (1976-04-16) April 16, 1976 (age 48)
Place of birth Greer, South Carolina, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Running back
College North Carolina State University
NFL draft 1998 / Round: Free Agent
Career history
As player
1998–2001 San Diego Chargers, Indianapolis Colts
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls Alternate as a AFC Pro Bowl Kick Returner

Tremayne Stephens is a former professional American football NFL player who played running back for two seasons for the San Diego Chargers and one season for the Indianapolis Colts. He was selected as a free agent in 1998 to San Diego from North Carolina State University where he amassed 3,558 yards rushing and 23 touchdowns, which both still rank third in school history. He had his first start his rookie season against the Oakland Raiders where he finished with 17 carries for 74 yards. He was selected as an AFC Alternate Kickoff Returner in 1998 when he averaged 27.9 yards per kickoff return. [1]

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References

  1. Tremayne Stephens. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC.