Tyrique Stevenson Explained

Tyrique Stevenson
Current Team:Chicago Bears
Number:29
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:26 May 2000
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:204
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:2
Draftpick:56
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • Third-team All-ACC (2022)
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:86
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:16
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statvalue6:4
Statlabel7:Touchdowns
Pfr:StevTy01

Tyrique Marquis Stevenson (born May 26, 2000) is an American football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia and Miami (FL).

Early life

Stevenson was born on May 26, 2000, in Miami, Florida.[1] He attended South Dade Senior High School and transferred to Miami Southridge Senior High School for his senior year.[2]

College career

Stevenson began his college career at Georgia and joined the team as an early enrollee.[3] He played in all 14 of the Bulldogs' games during his freshman season and made 13 tackles with one sack and five passes defended.[4] Stevenson played in all 10 of Georgia's games with four starts during the team's COVID-19 shortened 2020 season and finished the year with 34 tackles and five passes broken up.[5]

After the season, Stevenson chose to transfer to Miami.[6] He made 43 tackles with 2.5 tackles for loss, four passes broken up, and one interception in his first season with the team.[7]

Professional career

Stevenson was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round (56th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.[8] He was the team's starting left cornerback to start the 2023 Chicago Bears season, opposite of Jaylon Johnson. He went on to start in 16 games for the Bears during his rookie campaign, missing only one contest due to an ankle injury.[9] Stevenson struggled heavily in the first weeks of the season, allowing a passer rating against of 140 when targeted.[10] However, he improved in both pass and run coverage, while also contributing on special teams.[11] Stevenson registered his first career interception off of Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions in Week 11.[12] He was the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after registering five tackles, four pass breakups, and two interceptions in a 37–17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17. Stevenson finished the season with 86 tackles and 2 forced fumbles, 4 interceptions and a team-leading 16 pass breakups.[11]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brugler . Dane . The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide . subscription . April 10, 2022 . . 254 . PDF.
  2. Web site: Furones . David . March 4, 2021 . Tyrique Stevenson explains Georgia-to-Miami transfer . September 13, 2022 . Sun-Sentinel.
  3. Web site: Dasher . Anthony . June 26, 2020 . Roster Review No. 7: Tyrique Stevenson . September 13, 2022 . Rivals.com.
  4. Web site: Austin . Brooks . February 12, 2020 . Tyrique Stevenson Set to Have Breakout Sophomore Campaign for Georgia . September 13, 2022 . SI.com.
  5. Web site: Navarro . Manny . January 11, 2021 . How Georgia DB transfer Tyrique Stevenson could help Miami Hurricanes . September 13, 2022 . The Athletic.
  6. Web site: Wilson . David . January 16, 2021 . Rising star DB Tyrique Stevenson transfers to Miami from UGA . September 13, 2022 . Miami Herald.
  7. Web site: Lichtenstein . Adam . August 7, 2022 . Tyrique Stevenson poised to anchor Hurricanes' secondary . September 13, 2022 . Sun-Sentinel.
  8. Web site: Hajduk . Gabby . April 28, 2023 . Bears trade up, draft Miami DB Tyrique Stevenson . December 2, 2023 . ChicagoBears.com.
  9. News: Hajduk . Gabby . Tyrique Stevenson chosen as Bears Rookie of the Year . chicagobears.com . January 24, 2024 . January 24, 2024 .
  10. News: Chamberlain . Gene . Some Bears Were Better By Year's End . Sports Illustrated . January 16, 2024 . January 16, 2024 .
  11. News: Mayer . Larry . Huge trade a gift that keeps on giving for Bears . chicagobears.com . January 16, 2024 . January 16, 2024 .
  12. News: Kane . Colleen . Week 11 recap: Chicago Bears let a late 12-point lead slip for a 31-26 loss to the Detroit Lions in Justin Fields’ return . . November 19, 2023 . January 24, 2024 .