Tommy Stevens Explained

Tommy Stevens
Current Team:Calgary Stampeders
Number:15
Position:Quarterback
Birth Date:December 15, 1996
Birth Place:Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:237
High School:Indianapolis (IN) Decatur Central
College:Penn State (2015–2018)
Mississippi State (2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:7
Draftpick:240
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Cflstatus:American
Highlights:
CFL records
  • Most rushing touchdowns in a single game by a quarterback: 4 (2022)
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:1
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:24
Statlabel3:Rushing average
Statvalue3:6.0
Statlabel4:Rushing touchdowns
Statvalue4:0
Cflstatlabel1:Games played
Cflstatvalue1:36
Cflstatlabel2:Passing yards
Cflstatvalue2:58
Cflstatlabel3:TDINT
Cflstatvalue3:1–0
Cflstatlabel4:Rushing yards
Cflstatvalue4:448
Cflstatlabel5:Rushing touchdowns
Cflstatvalue5:15
Pfr:StevTo01
Cfl:tommy-stevens

Thomas Mason Stevens (born December 15, 1996) is an American professional football quarterback for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Mississippi State and was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL draft as a quarterback. Stevens initially played football at Penn State before transferring to Mississippi State. He played high school football at Decatur Central High School (DCHS) in Indianapolis. He played safety and quarterback in high school. Stevens has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants.

College career

Stevens began his college career at Penn State. He had nine touchdowns as a redshirt sophomore in 2017 playing backup to Trace McSorley. He missed several games in 2018. During his career at Penn State, Stevens connected on 24 of 41 passes for 304 yards and four touchdowns, rushed for 506 yards and eight touchdowns and caught 14 passes for 62 yards and two touchdowns.[1] Stevens entered the transfer portal in April 2019 and decided to transfer to Mississippi State. In 2019, he struggled with injuries again but played in nine games, compiling 1,155 passing yards, 381 rushing yards, 15 total touchdowns and five interceptions.

College statistics

SeasonTeamPassingRushing
Penn State0 Redshirted
Penn State6 3 2 66.7 36 0 0 21 198 9.4 2
Penn State8 27 14 51.9 158 3 0 27 190 7.0 4
Penn State6 11 8 72.7 110 1 1 28 118 4.2 2
Mississippi State9 161 97 60.2 1,155 11 5 83 381 4.6 4
Totals 29 202 121 59.9 1,459 15 6 159 878 5.5 12

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Stevens was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round with the 240th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.[2] In training camp, Stevens was moved from quarterback to tight end. He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[3] [4] He was released on November 10, 2020.[5]

Carolina Panthers

On November 16, 2020, Stevens was signed to the practice squad of the Carolina Panthers and listed as a quarterback.[6] On January 2, 2021, Stevens was promoted to the active roster.[7] He played in one regular-season game with the Panthers, gaining 24 yards on four rushing attempts. He was waived by the team on June 1, 2021.[8]

New York Giants

On August 4, 2021, Stevens signed with the New York Giants.[9] He was waived on August 10, 2021.[10]

Calgary Stampeders

On January 4, 2022, Stevens signed a contract with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[11] He was the third-string quarterback behind Bo Levi Mitchell and Jake Maier, primarily serving as the team's short yardage quarterback. During the Stampeders' final game of the season, Stevens received extended playing time, completing 4 of 5 passes for 32 yards and 1 touchdown while also running for 163 yards on 4 attempts, including a 85-yard touchdown run and a 71-yard run.

Professional statistics

SeasonLeagueTeamGamesPassingRushing
GP GS Cmp Att Pct Yds TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
CAR1 0 - - - - - - - 4 24 6.0 0
CAL18 0 6 9 66.7 41 1 0 113.7 56 297 5.3 9
CAL18 0 4 9 44.4 17 0 0 51.6 44 151 3.4 6

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Notes and References

  1. News: Lowery . Logan . April 25, 2020 . Saints select Stevens in seventh round . Daily Journal . April 26, 2020.
  2. News: Donohue . Tyler . April 25, 2020 . Former Penn State players reunite with New Orleans Saints . 247 Sports . April 26, 2020.
  3. Web site: Saints announce 53-man roster reductions for 2020. NewOrleansSaints.com. September 5, 2020.
  4. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions. NewOrleansSaints.com. September 6, 2020.
  5. News: Sigler, John . Saints release rookie draft pick Tommy Stevens, QB-turned-TE . USAToday.com . November 10, 2020 . December 17, 2020.
  6. Web site: Panthers sign quarterback Tommy Stevens to practice squad. Bryan, Will. Panthers.com. November 16, 2020. November 18, 2020. March 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210307173808/https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-sign-quarterback-tommy-stevens-practice-squad. dead.
  7. News: Bryan, Will . Panthers sign quarterback Tommy Stevens to active roster . Panthers.com . January 2, 2021 . February 15, 2021.
  8. News: Bryan, Will . Panthers sign former Ohio State WR C.J. Saunders; waive Tommy Stevens . Panthers.com . June 1, 2021 . June 4, 2021 . June 4, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210604040456/https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-sign-former-ohio-state-wr-c-j-saunders-waive-tommy-stevens . dead .
  9. Web site: Giants sign TE Tommy Stevens, WR Andy Jones; OL Joe Looney retires. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. August 4, 2021.
  10. Web site: August 10, 2021. Giants activate TE Rysen John, waive TE Tommy Stevens. November 28, 2021. Giants Wire. en-US.
  11. Web site: TSN ca Staff. January 4, 2022. Stampeders add QB Stevens – TSN.ca. January 5, 2022. TSN. en.