Steven Terrell

This article is about the football player. For the actor, see Steve Terrell.

Steven Terrell
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Terrell with the Seattle Seahawks in 2015
No. 23
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1990-09-21) September 21, 1990 (age 34)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Allen (Allen, Texas)
College:Texas A&M
Undrafted:2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:36
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:5
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Steven Terrell (born September 21, 1990) is an American former professional football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M University and attended Allen High School in Allen, Texas. He was a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and Tennessee Titans.

Early life

Terrell played high school football for the Allen High School Eagles. The Eagles won the 2008 5A Division I State Championship during his senior year. He was also named first-team All-State by the TSWA, All-State by the Associated Press, honorable mention Academic All-State (THSCA) and All-District (8-5A) at defensive back. He recorded 122 tackles, blocked five kicks, and intercepted two passes as a senior.[2]

College career

Terrell was a four-year letterman for the Texas A&M Aggies from 2009 to 2012.[2] He played in 52 games, starting 24, during his college career while recording totals of 139 tackles, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery for the Aggies. He was a team captain his senior year in 2012.[3] Terrell was also named first-team Academic All-Big 12 and first-team Academic All-Southeastern Conference.[4] He graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor's degree in Sports Management / Business Administration.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Terrell was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 29, 2013, after going undrafted in the 2013 NFL draft. He was released by the Jaguars on August 30, 2013. He was signed to the Jaguars' practice squad on September 4, 2013.[5]

Houston Texans

Terrell signed with the Houston Texans on December 30, 2013. He was released by the Texans on May 14, 2014.[5]

Seattle Seahawks

Terrell was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on July 26, 2014. He was released by the Seahawks on August 30 and signed to the team's practice squad on August 31, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on October 18, 2014.[5] Terrell was active during the Seahawks' loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX.[6]

Kansas City Chiefs

On July 6, 2017, Terrell signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.[7] He was released on September 2, 2017, and re-signed on September 9, 2017.[8][9] He was placed on injured reserve on December 11, 2017, after suffering an injury while intercepting a pass from Derek Carr.[10]

Tennessee Titans

On August 10, 2018, Terrell signed with the Tennessee Titans.[11] He was released on September 1, 2018.[12]

Retirement

After being released by the Titans and playing for five season, Terrell has retired from the NFL. He has settled down with his wife, Kayla, in his hometown of Allen, Texas.

References

  1. ^ "Steven Terrell". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Steven Terrell". 12thman.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ "AGGIES' 2012 SEASON CELEBRATED AT ANNUAL BANQUET". 12thman.com. December 14, 2012. Archived from the original on May 8, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ "Steven Terrell". seahawks.com. Archived from the original on April 20, 2015. Retrieved April 20, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ^ a b c "Steven Terrell". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved October 20, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ^ Kelly, Danny (February 6, 2015). "How Tom Brady got surgical with the Seahawks defense to win Super Bowl MVP". sbnation.com. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ Alper, Josh (July 6, 2017). "Chiefs bring back Josh Mauga, sign Steven Terrell". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  8. ^ "Chiefs Roster Down to NFL Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on June 3, 2018.
  9. ^ "Chiefs sign safety Steven Terrell". USAToday.com. September 9, 2017.
  10. ^ Alper, Josh (December 11, 2017). "Chiefs place Steven Terrell on injured reserve". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  11. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 10, 2018). "Titans Agree to Terms with Safety Steven Terrell". TitansOnline.com.
  12. ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 1, 2018). "Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster From 90 to 53 Players". TitansOnline.com.