John Stephens (American football)

John Milton Stephens (February 23, 1966 – September 1, 2009) was a professional American football player who was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round (17th overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft. At 6 feet 1 inch and 215 pounds, he was a running back from Northwestern State University in Louisiana. Stephens played in six NFL seasons from 1988 to 1993 for the Patriots, the Green Bay Packers, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a rookie for the Patriots during the 1988 NFL season, Stephens rushed for 1,168 yards and was selected to his one and only Pro Bowl.

John Stephens
No. 44, 32
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1966-02-23)February 23, 1966
Shreveport, Louisiana
Died:September 1, 2009(2009-09-01) (aged 43)
Keithville, Louisiana
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Springhill (Springhill, Louisiana)
College:Northwestern State
NFL Draft:1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:3,440
Average:3.6
Touchdowns:18
Player stats at NFL.com

Stephens was married to All-American college swimmer Sybil Smith. Their daughter, Sloane Stephens, born in 1993, is an American professional tennis player who won the 2017 US Open women's singles title. His son, John Stephens Jr, is currently playing football at TCU.[1]

Stephens died in Keithville, Louisiana, on September 1, 2009 in a car accident.[2]

Statistics

Note: G = Games played; Att = Rushing attempts; Yds = Rushing yards; Avg = Average yards per carry; Long = Longest rush; Rush TD = Rushing touchdowns; Rec = Receptions; Yds = Receiving yards; Avg = Average yards per reception; Long = Longest reception; Rec TD = Receiving touchdowns

Year Team GP Att Yds Avg Long Rush TD Rec Yds Avg Long Rec TD
1988New England Patriots162971,1683.952414987.0170
1989New England Patriots142448333.4357212079.9370
1990New England Patriots162128083.8262281967.0431
1991New England Patriots14631632.6132161197.4240
1992New England Patriots16752773.7192211617.7320
1993Green Bay Packers5481733.62215316.2100
1993Kansas City Chiefs76183.070000.000
Career Totals889453,4403.652181058127.7431
  • Stats that are highlighted show career high

References
  1. "TCU signs son of late NFL RB John Stephens". December 17, 2017. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  2. "Wreck claims NSU football great John Stephens". September 2, 2009. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2009.
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