Reggie Stephens (offensive lineman)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1987)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Reggie Stephens
| image = Reggie Stephens 2012 Bengals training camp.jpg
| caption = Stephens at the Bengals' training camp in 2012
| current_team =
| number = 61, 62
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|8|28|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Rowlett, Texas, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lbs = 325
| high_school = Dallas (TX) Jesuit
| college = Iowa State
| draftyear = 2010
| draftround = 7
| draftpick = 228
| pastteams =
- Cincinnati Bengals ({{NFL Year|2010}})
- Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})*
- Cincinnati Bengals ({{NFL Year|2012}})*
- Buffalo Bills ({{NFL Year|2012}})*
- Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2012}})*
- Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2014}})*
| status =
| highlights =
| pfr = StepRe22
}}
Reginald Stephens (born August 28, 1987) is an American former professional football center and guard. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football for Iowa State University. He was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, and Baltimore Ravens.
Early life
Stephens attended and played high school football at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas.{{Cite web |title=Reggie Stephens |url=http://www.cyclones.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10700&ATCLID=325017 |access-date=July 30, 2012 |publisher=Iowa State University Athletics}} His family attended all of his games and supports his choices and career.
College career
Stephens played college football at Iowa State University.
Professional career
=Cincinnati Bengals=
Stephens was selected in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He was waived on September 4, 2011.
=Chicago Bears (first stint)=
On January 6, 2012, Stephens was signed by the Chicago Bears, as a backup for Roberto Garza.
On May 14, 2012, he was waived by the Bears.{{Cite web |title=Bears trim roster, waive three players – Chicago Bears Blog – ESPN Chicago |date=May 14, 2012 |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4676100/bears-trim-roster-waive-three-players |access-date=July 30, 2012 |publisher=Espn.go.com |agency=Associated Press}}
=Buffalo Bills=
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On October 8, 2012, he signed with the Buffalo Bills.
=Chicago Bears (second stint)=
On December 19, 2012, Stephens was brought back by the Bears onto the practice squad.{{Cite news |date=December 19, 2012 |title=Bears sign guard Stephens to practice squad |work=Chicago Tribune |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-reggie-stephens-20121219,0,6754750.story |access-date=December 19, 2012}}
=Baltimore Ravens=
On January 8, 2013, Stephens was signed by the Ravens to the practice squad.{{Cite news |date=January 8, 2013 |title=Baltimore Ravens sign Reggie Stephens to practice squad |work=Baltimore Sun |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-xpm-2013-01-08-bal-baltimore-ravens-sign-reggie-stephens-to-practice-squad-20130108-story.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130215134316/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-01-08/sports/bal-baltimore-ravens-sign-reggie-stephens-to-practice-squad-20130108_1_practice-nigel-carr-sergio-kindle |url-status=live |archive-date=February 15, 2013 |access-date=January 29, 2013}} The Ravens waived Stephens on August 29, 2014.[http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Cut-Five-Players-Ahead-Of-Deadline/8e97eb6e-e596-429a-a632-705676f492ba?mobile-id=850201&media-type=N Ravens Cut Five Players Ahead of Deadline]
References
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External links
- [http://www.bengals.com/team/roster/Reggie-Stephens/c07fc070-6f72-494f-ac11-5f42bd3f6b38 Cincinnati Bengals bio]
- {{Commons category-inline|Reggie Stephens|Reggie Stephens (offensive lineman)}}
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Category:People from Rowlett, Texas
Category:Players of American football from Dallas County, Texas
Category:American football offensive guards
Category:American football centers
Category:Iowa State Cyclones football players
Category:Cincinnati Bengals players
Category:Chicago Bears players
Category:Buffalo Bills players
Category:Baltimore Ravens players
Category:Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas alumni