Craig Stevens (American football)

Craig Chase Stevens (born September 1, 1984) is a former American football tight end who played eight seasons for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Titans in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at California.

Craig Stevens
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Stevens in the 2013 NFL season
Personal information
Born: (1984-09-01) September 1, 1984
San Pedro, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:263 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High school:Palos Verdes Peninsula
(Rolling Hills Estates, California)
College:California
Position:Tight end
NFL Draft:2008 / Round: 3 / Pick: 85
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:60
Receiving yards:724
Receiving touchdowns:6
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Stevens attended Palos Verdes Peninsula High School in Rolling Hills Estates, California.[2]

Professional career

Stevens played for the Tennessee Titans of the NFL from 2008 to 2015. Throughout his career, he was mainly used as a blocking tight end and special teams player.

On February 18, 2016, Stevens re-signed with the Titans.[3] The Titans announced Stevens's retirement on August 23, 2016.[4] He finished his career with 60 receptions for 724 yards and six touchdowns.

Family

Craig has a younger brother, Eric, who played fullback for the St. Louis Rams. Jeff Fisher, who drafted Craig, picked up Eric as an undrafted free agent.

Craig is the cousin of American pole vaulter, Mike Tully, who won a silver in the 1984 Summer Olympics.

References
  1. "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  2. "NFL.com Player Page". nfl.com. Retrieved May 7, 2008.
  3. Wyatt, Jim (February 18, 2016). "Titans Re-sign Veteran Tight End Craig Stevens". Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  4. Hagemann, Andie (August 23, 2016). "Titans TE Craig Stevens to retire after eight seasons". NFL.com. Retrieved August 23, 2016.


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