Tommy Stevens
Thomas Mason Stevens (born December 15, 1996) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State and was drafted by the Saints in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Stevens initially played football at Penn State before transferring to Mississippi State.
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||
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| Born: | December 15, 1996 Indianapolis, Indiana | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Weight: | 237 lb (108 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Indianapolis (IN) Decatur Central | ||
| College: | Penn State Mississippi State | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2020 / Round: 7 / Pick: 240 | ||
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| Roster status: | Unsigned draft pick | ||
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College career
Stevens began his college career at Penn State. He had nine touchdowns as a redshirt sophomore in 2017 playing backup to Trace McSorley. He missed several games in 2018 including the Citrus Bowl.[1] During his career at Penn State, Stevens connected on 24 of 41 passes for 304 yards and four touchdowns, rushed for 506 yards and eight touchdowns and caught 14 passes for 62 yards and two touchdowns.[2] Stevens entered the transfer portal in April 2019 and decided to transfer to Mississippi State. In 2019, he struggled with injuries again but played in nine games, compiling 934 passing yards, 310 rushing yards, 12 total touchdowns and five interceptions.[1]
Professional career
Stevens was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round with the 240th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.[1]
References
- Donohue, Tyler (April 25, 2020). "Former Penn State players reunite with New Orleans Saints". 247 Sports. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- Lowery, Logan (April 25, 2020). "Saints select Stevens in seventh round". Daily Journal. Retrieved April 26, 2020.