Steven Terrell
{{Short description|American football player (born 1990)}}
{{About|the football player|the actor|Steve Terrell}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Steven Terrell
| image = Steven Terrell.jpg
| caption = Terrell with the Seattle Seahawks in 2015
| number = 23
| position = Safety
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|9|21}}
| birth_place = Dallas, Texas, U.S.
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 10
| weight_lbs = 197
| high_school = Allen (Allen, Texas)
| college = Texas A&M
| undraftedyear = 2013
| pastteams =
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2013}})*
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2013|2014}})*{{cite web |title=Steven Terrell |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TerrSt00.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=20 July 2024}}
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2017}})
- Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
| status =
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 36
| statlabel2 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue2 = 1
| statlabel3 = Pass deflections
| statvalue3 = 5
| statlabel4 = Interceptions
| statvalue4 = 1
| pfr = T/TerrSt00
}}
Steven Terrell (born September 21, 1990) is an American former professional football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M University and attended Allen High School in Allen, Texas. He was a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and Tennessee Titans.
Early life
Terrell played high school football for the Allen High School Eagles. The Eagles won the 2008 5A Division I State Championship during his senior year. He was also named first-team All-State by the TSWA, All-State by the Associated Press, honorable mention Academic All-State (THSCA) and All-District (8-5A) at defensive back. He recorded 122 tackles, blocked five kicks, and intercepted two passes as a senior.{{Cite web |title=Steven Terrell |url=http://www.12thman.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=594 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160907204346/http://www.12thman.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=594 |archive-date=September 7, 2016 |access-date=October 20, 2014 |publisher=12thman.com}}
College career
Terrell was a four-year letterman for the Texas A&M Aggies from 2009 to 2012. He played in 52 games, starting 24, during his college career while recording totals of 139 tackles, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery for the Aggies. He was a team captain his senior year in 2012.{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2012 |title=AGGIES' 2012 SEASON CELEBRATED AT ANNUAL BANQUET |url=http://www.12thman.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205827118 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150508174648/http://www.12thman.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205827118 |archive-date=May 8, 2015 |access-date=May 8, 2015 |publisher=12thman.com}} Terrell was also named first-team Academic All-Big 12 and first-team Academic All-Southeastern Conference.{{Cite web |title=Steven Terrell |url=http://www.seahawks.com/team/players/roster/steven-terrell |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150420212253/http://www.seahawks.com/team/players/roster/steven-terrell |archive-date=April 20, 2015 |access-date=April 20, 2015 |publisher=seahawks.com}} He graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor's degree in Sports Management / Business Administration.
Professional career
=Jacksonville Jaguars=
Terrell was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 29, 2013, after going undrafted in the 2013 NFL draft. He was released by the Jaguars on August 30, 2013. He was signed to the Jaguars' practice squad on September 4, 2013.
=Houston Texans=
Terrell signed with the Houston Texans on December 30, 2013. He was released by the Texans on May 14, 2014.
=Seattle Seahawks=
Terrell was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on July 26, 2014. He was released by the Seahawks on August 30 and signed to the team's practice squad on August 31, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on October 18, 2014.{{Cite web |title=Steven Terrell |url=http://www.kffl.com/player/28545/nfl/news |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204203354/http://www.kffl.com/player/28545/nfl/news |archive-date=December 4, 2014 |access-date=October 20, 2014 |publisher=kffl.com}} Terrell was active during the Seahawks' loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX.{{Cite web |last=Kelly, Danny |date=February 6, 2015 |title=How Tom Brady got surgical with the Seahawks defense to win Super Bowl MVP |url=http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/2/6/7983553/tom-brady-super-bowl-2015-mvp-seahawks-defense |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518001350/http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/2/6/7983553/tom-brady-super-bowl-2015-mvp-seahawks-defense |archive-date=May 18, 2015 |access-date=May 17, 2015 |publisher=sbnation.com}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
On July 6, 2017, Terrell signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.{{Cite web |last=Alper, Josh |date=July 6, 2017 |title=Chiefs bring back Josh Mauga, sign Steven Terrell |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/07/06/chiefs-bring-back-josh-mauga-sign-steven-terrell/ |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com}} He was released on September 2, 2017, and re-signed on September 9, 2017.{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2017 |title=Chiefs Roster Down to NFL Mandated 53 |url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Roster-Down-to-NFL-Mandated-53/29056cc8-800b-4a3f-be18-d873f2470e6b |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180603165651/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Roster-Down-to-NFL-Mandated-53/29056cc8-800b-4a3f-be18-d873f2470e6b |archive-date=June 3, 2018 |website=Chiefs.com}}{{cite web | last=Roesch | first=Wes | title=Chiefs sign safety Steven Terrell | website=Chiefs Wire|publisher=USA Today | date=2017-09-09 | url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chiefs/2017/09/09/chiefs-sign-safety-steven-terrell/80299876007/ | access-date=2025-04-29}} He was placed on injured reserve on December 11, 2017, after suffering an injury while intercepting a pass from Derek Carr.{{Cite web |last=Alper, Josh |date=December 11, 2017 |title=Chiefs place Steven Terrell on injured reserve |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/12/11/chiefs-place-steven-terrell-on-injured-reserve/ |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com}}
=Tennessee Titans=
On August 10, 2018, Terrell signed with the Tennessee Titans.{{Cite web |last=Wyatt, Jim |date=August 10, 2018 |title=Titans Agree to Terms with Safety Steven Terrell |url=https://www.titansonline.com/news/titans-agree-to-terms-with-safety-steven-terrell |website=TitansOnline.com}} He was released on September 1, 2018.{{Cite web |last=Wyatt, Jim |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster From 90 to 53 Players |url=https://www.titansonline.com/news/roster-moves-titans-trim-roster-from-90-to-53-players |website=TitansOnline.com}}
=Retirement=
After being released by the Titans and playing for five season, Terrell has retired from the NFL.{{cite web | title=Meet Steven Terrell | website=Voyage Dallas Magazine | date=2019-12-10 | url=https://voyagedallas.com/interview/meet-steven-terrell-member-dynamic-estate-team/ | access-date=2024-12-14}} He has settled down with his wife, Kayla, in his hometown of Allen, Texas.
References
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External links
- [https://12thman.com/sports/football/roster/steven-terrell/594 Texas A&M Aggies bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Allen, Texas
Category:American football safeties
Category:Texas A&M Aggies football players
Category:Jacksonville Jaguars players
Category:Houston Texans players
Category:21st-century American sportsmen
Category:Seattle Seahawks players
Category:Kansas City Chiefs players