LaRod Stephens-Howling
{{Short description|American football player (born 1987)}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = LaRod Stephens-Howling
| image = LaRod Stephens-Howling.jpg
| caption = Stephens-Howling with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013
| number = 36, 34
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|4|26}}
| birth_place = Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 7
| weight_lbs = 185
| high_school = Greater Johnstown
| college = Pittsburgh (2005–2008)
| draftyear = 2009
| draftround = 7
| draftpick = 240
| pastteams = * Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2009}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
- Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2013}})
| pastcoaching = * Pittsburgh (2016)
Graduate assistant
- Robert Morris (2017–2018)
Running backs coach
| highlights = * NFL kickoff return yards leader (2010)
| statlabel1 = Rushing yards
| statvalue1 = 670
| statlabel2 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue2 = 5
| statlabel3 = Receiving yards
| statvalue3 = 545
| statlabel4 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue4 = 3
| statlabel5 = Return yards
| statvalue5 = 4,092
| statlabel6 = Return touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 3
| pfr = StepLa00
}}
LaRod Stephens-Howling (born April 26, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a running back and kick returner in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. He was also a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Early life
Stephens-Howling is a native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He attended Greater Johnstown High School, where he competed in football, baseball, wrestling, and track.{{Cite web |last=Mastovich |first=Mike |date=August 19, 2016 |title=Former Johnstown High standout, NFL player Stephens-Howling joins Pitt staff |url=https://www.tribdem.com/sports/former-johnstown-high-standout-nfl-player-stephens-howling-joins-pitt-staff/article_7716fbc2-6638-11e6-bb5f-7714371049fc.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613143523/https://www.tribdem.com/sports/former-johnstown-high-standout-nfl-player-stephens-howling-joins-pitt-staff/article_7716fbc2-6638-11e6-bb5f-7714371049fc.html |archive-date=June 13, 2022 |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=The Tribune-Democrat |language=en}}
College career
Stephens-Howling played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.{{Cite web |title=LaRod Stephens-Howling College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/larod-stephens-howling-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613143112/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/larod-stephens-howling-1.html |archive-date=June 13, 2022 |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He was the starter for the Panthers before being replaced by future NFL Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy in 2007.{{Cite web |last=Curtis |first=Shawn |date=October 5, 2016 |title=LaRod Stephens-Howling made big impact in NFL |url=https://www.tribdem.com/sports/sports-connections-no-small-accomplishment-larod-stephens-howling-made-big-impact-in-nfl/article_56caae76-8b0a-11e6-9ff8-3f658a1920f2.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021085348/https://www.tribdem.com/sports/sports-connections-no-small-accomplishment-larod-stephens-howling-made-big-impact-in-nfl/article_56caae76-8b0a-11e6-9ff8-3f658a1920f2.html |archive-date=October 21, 2021 |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=The Tribune-Democrat |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Chakan |first=Zack |last2=Gladysz |first2=Mike |date=September 26, 2008 |title=Will McCoy and Stephens-Howling share the backfield? |url=https://pittnews.com/article/23428/archives/will-mccoy-and-stephens-howling-share-the-backfield/ |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=The Pitt News}}{{Cite web |title=2007 Pitt Panthers Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/pittsburgh/2007.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613143921/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/pittsburgh/2007.html |archive-date=June 13, 2022 |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 6 1/2
| weight = 180
| note = Values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=56954&DraftYear=2009 |title=2009 NFL Draft Scout LaRod Stephens-Howling College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=March 22, 2024}}
}}
=Arizona Cardinals=
Stephens-Howling was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft with the 240th overall pick.{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103044935/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In addition to playing running back, Stephens-Howling returned kickoffs for the team. On November 1, 2009, Stephens-Howling recorded his first NFL touchdown on a 14-yard reception from quarterback Kurt Warner against the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Arizona Cardinals – November 1st, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911010crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817080800/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911010crd.htm |archive-date=August 17, 2017 |access-date=July 22, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On November 29, 2009, Stephens-Howling returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Tennessee Titans – November 29th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911290oti.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817080659/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911290oti.htm |archive-date=August 17, 2017 |access-date=July 22, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On September 26, 2010, Stephens-Howling returned the opening kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals – September 26th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009260crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702193359/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009260crd.htm |archive-date=July 2, 2017 |access-date=July 22, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On October 31, 2010, he scored his first rushing touchdown after bouncing out near the sidelines and running 30 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals – October 31st, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010310crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111073604/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010310crd.htm |archive-date=November 11, 2017 |access-date=July 22, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On December 4, 2011, Stephens-Howling scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime against the Dallas Cowboys on a 52-yard reception from Kevin Kolb.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals – December 4th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112040crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029225834/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112040crd.htm |archive-date=October 29, 2020 |access-date=July 22, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He became a restricted free agent following the 2011 season, but was re-signed by the Cardinals on April 16, 2012.
=Pittsburgh Steelers=
Stephens-Howling signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 26, 2013.{{Cite web |date=April 26, 2013 |title=Steelers Agree To Terms With Stephens-Howling |url=http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-Agree-To-Terms-With-Stephens-Howling-/3e77fcb6-f409-4b26-b315-9c4a87748c1f |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130428011105/http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-Agree-To-Terms-With-Stephens-Howling-/3e77fcb6-f409-4b26-b315-9c4a87748c1f |archive-date=April 28, 2013 |access-date=April 29, 2013 |website=Steelers.com}} At the beginning of the 2013 season against the Tennessee Titans, he tore his ACL and missed the rest of the season after undergoing surgery.{{Cite web |last=Coolong |first=Neal |date=September 8, 2013 |title=LaRod Stephens-Howling tore ACL against Titans |url=https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2013/9/8/4709384/steelers-injury-report-larod-stephens-howling-torn-acl-status |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613143030/https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2013/9/8/4709384/steelers-injury-report-larod-stephens-howling-torn-acl-status |archive-date=June 13, 2022 |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=Behind the Steel Curtain |language=en}}
Personal life
in 2017, Stephens-Howling joined Robert Morris' coaching staff as the running backs coach.{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Stephens-Howling to coach Robert Morris RBs |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/19040714/larod-stephens-howling-joins-robert-morris-coaching-staff |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613143752/https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/19040714/larod-stephens-howling-joins-robert-morris-coaching-staff |archive-date=June 13, 2022 |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}
References
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External links
{{footballstats|pfr=S/StepLa00|espn=12730|yahoo=9504}}
- [https://rmucolonials.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/larod-stephens-howling/1034 Robert Morris Colonials coaching bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Category:American football running backs
Category:American football return specialists
Category:Pittsburgh Panthers football players
Category:Arizona Cardinals players
Category:Pittsburgh Steelers players
Category:Pittsburgh Panthers football coaches