Brandon Stephens (American football, born 1997) explained

Brandon Stephens
Current Team:Baltimore Ravens
Number:21
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:29 December 1997
Birth Place:Plano, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:215
High School:Plano Senior
(Plano, Texas)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:3
Draftpick:104
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:189
Statlabel2:Pass deflections
Statvalue2:22
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Forced fumbles
Statlabel5:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel6:Touchdowns
Pfr:S/StepBr01

Timothy Brandon Stephens (born December 29, 1997) is an American professional football cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and SMU Mustangs.

Early life

Stephens grew up in Plano, Texas and attended Plano Senior High School. As a senior, he rushed for 1,389 yards and 15 touchdowns and was named All-State. Stephens initially committed to play college football at Stanford, but decommitted and ultimately chose to play at UCLA.[1] [2]

College career

Stephens began his collegiate career at UCLA, where he played running back. After playing in only two games as a junior and graduating in three years, Stephens announced that he would be leaving the program.[3]

Stephens transferred to SMU and was eligible to play immediately as a graduate transfer.[4] During the offseason, SMU's coaching staff moved him to the cornerback position after a conversation with head coach Sonny Dykes.[5] [6] Stephens became a starter going into his first season with the team and led SMU with 12 passes broken up.[7] As a redshirt senior, he recorded 43 tackles with 10 passes broken up and one interception.[8]

Professional career

Stephens was selected in the third round with the 104th overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens.[9] On July 21, 2021, Stephens signed his four-year rookie contract with the Ravens.[10]

Stephens made his first career interception against the Cleveland Browns in Week 4 on October 1, 2023, picking off a pass attempt by Dorian Thompson-Robinson intended for Amari Cooper and returning it 52 yards.[11]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg TD FF FR Yds TD
BAL17 11 78 49 29 0.0 4 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
BAL15 4 37 31 6 0.5 7 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
BAL16 16 74 57 17 0.0 11 2 56 28.0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 48 31 189 137 52 0.5 22 2 56 28.0 0 0 0 0 0
Source: PFR.com

Playoffs

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Plano running back Stephens commits to Stanford. Indianapolis Star. Associated Press. September 7, 2015.
  2. Web site: Kaufman . Joey . February 3, 2016 . Top Texas running back Brandon Stephens commits to UCLA . 2024-07-28 . Orange County Register.
  3. Web site: UCLA running back Brandon Stephens announces he will transfer. Ben. Bloch. Los Angeles Times. January 21, 2019.
  4. Web site: SMU adds UCLA grad transfer, ex Plano standout Brandon Stephens. The Dallas Morning News. August 7, 2019.
  5. Web site: Why grad transfer success stories no longer apply to just college football elite. Ivan. Maisel. ESPN.com. October 13, 2020.
  6. Web site: With a new home at SMU, Brandon Stephens can finally unleash his potential as a DB. The Dallas Morning News. August 29, 2019.
  7. Web site: SMU cornerback convert Brandon Stephens grabs his first career interception vs. North Texas. The Dallas Morning News. September 19, 2020.
  8. Web site: CB Brandon Stephens announces plans for the NFL Draft.
  9. Web site: Ravens Select Cornerback Brandon Stephens With 104th Pick. Brown, Clifton. BaltimoreRavens.com. May 1, 2021.
  10. Web site: Shaffer . Jonas . May 1, 2021 . Ravens take versatile SMU cornerback Brandon Stephens in third round, No. 104 overall . May 15, 2021 . The Baltimore Sun.
  11. Web site: Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns - October 1st, 2023. Pro-Football-Reference.com. April 24, 2024. en.