Stephens started attending the
University of Tennessee in 2006 and began playing football in
2008 under head coach
Phillip Fulmer. He started six of the seven games he played in, with a record of 63 completions in 130 attempts, gaining 840 yards and four
touchdowns to go along with three interceptions.[2] After the 2008 season, Fulmer was not retained as head coach.[3] Under new head coach
Lane Kiffin, he was used as a backup quarterback to
Jonathan Crompton in
2009, completing 9-of-13 passes for 142 yards and one touchdown.[4] In 2010, Stephens transferred to
Tarleton State, completing 132-of-258 passes for 1,774 yards and nine touchdowns in eight games.[5][6] In his senior year in 2011, he completed 242-of-429 passes for 3,005 yards and 29 touchdowns in 11 games.[7][8]
Professional career
Tennessee Titans
Stephens signed with the Titans on April 30, 2012, as a rookie free agent.[9] He was waived on August 26, 2012.[10]
Dallas Cowboys
Stephens signed with the Cowboys' practice squad on December 31, 2012.[11] He was waived by the team on August 27, 2013.[12]
Baltimore Ravens
Stephens signed with the Ravens' practice squad on October 30, 2013.[13] He was waived by the team on May 30, 2014.[14]