John Stephens was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and came out of Springhill High School in Springhill, Louisiana. From there his career ran through college football at Northwestern State and the 1988 NFL Draft, where the New England Patriots took him in the first round, and it eventually earned him a Pro Bowl selection.
He was selected in the 1st round (No. 17 overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft. His professional career included 4 teams: New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons and Kansas City Chiefs. He died on September 1, 2009.
Career highlights
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1988)
- Pro Bowl (1988)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1988)
Honors as listed in John Stephens's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- New England Patriots (1988–1992)
- Green Bay Packers (1993)
- Atlanta Falcons (1993)
- Kansas City Chiefs (1993)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did John Stephens go to?
John Stephens played high school football at Springhill High School in Springhill, Louisiana (Webster Parish).
Is John Stephens from Shreveport?
Yes. John Stephens was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and played high school football at Springhill High School.
Where did John Stephens play college football?
John Stephens played college football at Northwestern State.
When was John Stephens drafted?
John Stephens was drafted in the 1st round, No. 17 overall, of the 1988 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
What pro teams did John Stephens play for?
John Stephens's pro teams include New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons and Kansas City Chiefs.
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