1. Shamar Stephen was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round, 220th overall, of the 2014 NFL draft.
11 Facts About Shamar Stephen
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Shamar Stephen played college football at Connecticut from 2009 to 2013, where he was named a team captain prior to his senior season and winning team MVP following the season.
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Shamar Stephen was selected and participated in the 2014 Senior Bowl following the season at Connecticut.
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Shamar Stephen was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft, becoming the first player from the University of Connecticut drafted by the team since running back Vince Clements in 1971.
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Shamar Stephen made his professional debut in the Vikings' season opener against the St Louis Rams on September 7,2014, notching two total tackles.
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On October 18,2015, Shamar Stephen suffered a season-ending toe injury against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6 and was carted off the field.
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In 2016, Shamar Stephen started all 16 games, recording a career-high 39 tackles.
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In 2017, Shamar Stephen was moved to a reserve role, starting only one game in 15 games played, recording 28 tackles.
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On March 24,2018, Shamar Stephen signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
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On March 13,2019, Shamar Stephen returned to the Vikings, signing a three-year, $12.45 million contract.
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Shamar Stephen signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos on April 8,2021.