Stefen Reid (born May 11, 1972) is a Canadian former professional

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who played eight seasons in the

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(CFL) with the

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and

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. He was selected by the Rough Riders in the bonus round of the

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, He played

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and

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Early life and college

Stefen Reid was born on May 11, 1972, in

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. He attended Westside School in

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. Reid first played

from 1991 to 1992. He was then a two-year

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for the

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from 1993 to 1994. He recorded 45 solo tackles, 29 assisted tackles, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one pass breakup in 1993. As a senior in 1994, Reid totaled 62 solo tackles, 52 assisted tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one interception, and eight pass breakups.

Professional career

Reid was selected by the

in the bonus round of the

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. He dressed in 16 games for the Rough Riders during the 1995 season, recording 23 defensive tackles and 24 special teams tackles. On May 3, 1996, Reid was traded to the

for

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. Reid was named a East Division All-Star in 2002. Reid played in the

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, losing to the

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in 2000, and the

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, winning against the

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in 2002. He retired in May 2003. Reid finished his CFL career with total of 131 games dressed, 343 defensive tackles, 96 special teams tackles, 17 sacks, eight forced fumbles, seven interceptions for 88 yards and one touchdown, and nine pass breakups.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Reid, Stefen Living people 1972 births Players of Canadian football from British Columbia Players of American football from British Columbia Canadian football linebackers American football linebackers Butte Roadrunners football players Boise State Broncos football players Ottawa Rough Riders players Montreal Alouettes players People from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District