John Stephens (football player)
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John Stephens | |
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Date of birth | February 23, 1966 |
Place of birth | Shreveport, Louisiana |
Position(s) | Running back |
College | Northwestern State |
NFL Draft | 1988 / Round 1/ Pick 17 |
Career Highlights | |
Pro Bowls | 1 |
Awards | 1988 Offensive Rookie of the Year Award |
Stats | |
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Team(s) | |
1988-1992 1993 1993 |
New England Patriots Green Bay Packers Kansas City Chiefs |
John Milton Stephens (born February 23, 1966 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is a former American professional football player who was selected by the New England Patriots in the 1st round (17th overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft. A 6'1", 220 lbs. running back from Northwestern State University in Louisiana, Stephens played in 6 NFL seasons from 1988-1993 for the Patriots, Green Bay Packers, and Kansas City Chiefs. As a rookie for the Patriots during the 1988 season, Stephens rushed for 1,168 yards and was selected to his one and only Pro Bowl.
Preceded by Tony Collins |
New England Patriots Starting Running Back 1988-1990 |
Succeeded by Leonard Russell |