Paul Stephens (born April 23, 1987) is an
American football defensive back
In gridiron football, defensive backs (DBs), also called the secondary, are the players on the defensive side of the ball who play farthest back from the line of scrimmage. They are distinguished from the other two sets of defensive players, the ...
who is currently a free agent. He played
college football
College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States.
Unlike most ...
at
University of Central Missouri and attended
Hightower High School in
Missouri City, Texas.
Early life
Stephens attended
Hightower High School where he played
football
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and
basketball.
College career
Stephens played for the
Blinn Buccaneers
Blinn College is a public junior college in Brenham, Texas, with additional campuses in Bryan, Schulenburg, and Sealy. Brenham is Blinn's main campus, with dormitories and apartments.
History
Blinn was established as Mission Institute in 1884 ...
from 2005 to 2007. Stephens transferred to
Arkansas State played in 2008 with the Red Wolves before he was dismissed from the team. 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
Spokane Shock
Stephens was assigned to the
Spokane Shock on February 22, 2012. Stephens returned to the Shock in 2013. Stephens recorded 12 interceptions in 2013, including 5 on April 19, 2013, against the
San Jose SaberCats.
BC Lions
Stephens signed with the
BC Lions of the
Canadian Football League in May 2014. Stephens failed to make the Lions and was cut on June 1, 2014.
Orlando Predators
On January 9, 2015, Stephens was assigned to the
Orlando Predators. On February 15, 2016, Stephens returned to the Predators for another season.
Tampa Bay Storm
Stephens was assigned to the
Tampa Bay Storm on May 2, 2017.
References
External links
Central Missouri bio*
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Living people
1987 births
Players of American football from Texas
People from Missouri City, Texas
American football defensive backs
Blinn Buccaneers football players
Arkansas State Red Wolves football players
Central Missouri Mules football players
Spokane Shock players
Orlando Predators players
Tampa Bay Storm players