Paul Stephens
# Paul Stephens

Paul Stephens (born April 23, 1987) is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at University of Central Missouri and attended Hightower High School in Missouri City, Texas.

## Early life

Stephens attended Hightower High School where he played football and basketball.

## College career

Stephens played for the Blinn Buccaneers from 2005 to 2007. Stephens transferred to Arkansas State played in 2008 with the Red Wolves before he was dismissed from the team. Stephens played for the Central Missouri Mules in 2010. He was the team's starter his only year and helped the Mules to 11 wins. He played in 23 games during his career including 4 starts at cornerback.

## Professional career

Pre-draft measurables :

| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 168 lb (76 kg) | 4.55 s | 1.50 s | 2.71 s | 4.41 s | 7.40 s | 38 in (0.97 m) | 10 ft 9 in (3.28 m) | 8 reps |
| All values from Michigan State Pro Day ||||||||||

### Spokane Shock

Stephens was assigned to the Spokane Shock on February 22, 2012. Stephens returned to the Shock in 2013. Stephens recorded 12 interceptions in 2013, including 5 on April 19, 2013, against the San Jose SaberCats.

### BC Lions

Stephens signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League in May 2014. Stephens failed to make the Lions and was cut on June 1, 2014.

### Orlando Predators

On January 9, 2015, Stephens was assigned to the Orlando Predators. On February 15, 2016, Stephens returned to the Predators for another season.

### Tampa Bay Storm

Stephens was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm on May 2, 2017.

