Matt Stevens (safety)
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PositionSafety
BornJune 14, 1973
Northville, Michigan, U.S.
Northville, Michigan, U.S.
DiedMarch 20, 2025 (aged 51)
Cary, North Carolina, U.S.
Cary, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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| Position | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born | June 14, 1973 Northville, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | March 20, 2025 (aged 51) Cary, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) | ||||||||
| College | Appalachian State (1991–1995) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1996: 3rd round, 87th overall pick | ||||||||
| Expansion draft | 2002: 1st round, 10th overall pick | ||||||||
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Matthew Brian Stevens (June 14, 1973 – March 20, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for five different teams. He played college football for the Appalachian State Mountaineers. He was selected in the third round of the 1996 NFL draft with the 87th overall pick.[1]
