Shamar Stephen

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Shamar Stephen
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Stephen in the 2015 NFL season.
No. 93 Minnesota Vikings
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Date of birth: (1991-02-25) February 25, 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth: Westbury, New York
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Career information
High school: Brookville (NY) Long Island Lutheran
College: Connecticut
NFL draft: 2014 / Round: 7 / Pick: 220
Career history
Roster status: Injured reserve
Career NFL statistics as of Week 4, 2015
Tackles: 26
Sacks: 0.0
Forced fumbles: 0
Interceptions: 0
Player stats at NFL.com

Shamar Irvin Stephen (born February 25, 1991) is an American football defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Connecticut. He was drafted by the Vikings in the seventh round, 220th overall of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Early years

Stephen attended Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School in Brookville, New York, where he played football and basketball.[1] In football, he recorded 57 tackles and 12 sacks along with two blocked field goals in his senior season, serving as the captain, leading his team to a 7-2 record. He was selected a First Team All-American Lutheran.[2]

College career

Stephen played college football at Connecticut from to 2009 to 2014, where he was named a team captain prior to his senior season and also winning team MVP following the season.[1] He was selected to the All-American Athletic Conference Second Team also in his senior season.[1] Stephen was selected and participated in the 2014 Senior Bowl following the season at Connecticut.[1]

Professional career

2014 NFL Combine

Pre-draft measurables
Ht Wt 40-yd dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP
6 ft 5 in 309 lb 5.25 s 1.83 s 3.02 s 4.89 s 7.81 s 30.5 in 8 ft 7 in 25 reps
All values from NFL Combine and Pro Day[3]

Minnesota Vikings

Stephen was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 7th round (220th overall pick) of the 2014 NFL Draft.[4] He made his professional debut in the Vikings' season opener against the St. Louis Rams on September 7, 2014.

On October 18, 2015, Stephen suffered a season ending toe injury against the Kansas City Chiefs and was carted off the field. The Vikings would go on to place him on the IR list on October 20, 2015.[5]

References

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  2. http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/shamar_stephen_717614.html
  3. http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=96714&draftyear=2014&genpos=DT
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