Running back, Northwestern State, to 1987
John Stephens
- Born
- Feb 23, 1966, in Shreveport, Louisiana
- Died
- Sep 1, 2009, in Keithville, Louisiana
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John Stephens played running back at Northwestern State (to 1987). The New England Patriots took Stephens in the first round, No. 17 overall in the 1988 NFL Draft.
Our player records start in 2004; before that they hold the honors, the Heisman vote and the draft (from 1936), with college years from the player’s Wikipedia article where it gives them.
Before the draft
| Drill | Combine or pro day 1988 |
|---|---|
| Height | 6′0⅛″ |
| Weight | 220 lb |
| Hand size | 8½″ |
| 40-yard dash | 4.41 s |
| 10-yard split | 1.54 s |
| Vertical jump | 35½″ |
| Broad jump | 9′8″ |
| Bench press | 23 reps |
| 20-yard shuttle | 4.22 s |
Combine or pro day: the source doesn’t say which. Pre-draft measurables: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
In the NFL
Pro Bowl: 1988
Pro Bowls and All-Pro teams by NFL season: rosters and honors, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
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