Steve Stewart (American football)

For the broadcaster, see Steve Stewart.

Steve Stewart
No. 58
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1956-05-01) May 1, 1956 (age 68)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Richfield (MN)
College:Minnesota
NFL draft:1978 / round: 2 / pick: 43
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Steve Stewart (born May 1, 1956) is an American former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). Stewart was May 1, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he attended Richfield High School. After high school, he attended the University of Minnesota where he played for their football team.[1] During the 1977 season with Minnesota, he was named the team's most valuable defensive player.[2]

He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 1978 NFL draft and played 12 games that season as a linebacker with the team.[1] Stewart noted his challenges with going from Minnesota's colder climate to the hotter climate in Atlanta.[3] He was cut just prior to the 1979 NFL season and was subsequently signed by the Green Bay Packers.[2] He played three games that season with the Packers.[1] He was released early in the season to make room for Earl Edwards, who was signed.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Steve Stewart Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 18, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Packers add Stewart, drop Paul Rudzinski". The La Crosse Tribune (clipping). Associated Press. August 30, 1979. p. 17. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Pro Camp Briefs". Fort Worth Star-Telegram (clipping). July 22, 1978. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Packers sign Earl Edwards". The Capital Times (clipping). United Press International. September 27, 1979. p. 65. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.