Steven Packer Preece was born on February 15,1947 and is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for nine seasons in the National Football League from 1969 to 1977.
10 Facts About Steve Preece
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Steve Preece played college football as an option quarterback for the Oregon State Beavers.
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At the talent-rich program, Steve Preece had to wait his turn to play.
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Steve Preece became the Lions' starting quarterback during his senior year in the fall of 1964.
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Steve Preece had great speed, and a good arm, a great fit for the option offense.
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Undrafted, Steve Preece signed a free agent NFL contract with the New Orleans Saints in 1969, not as a quarterback but as a defensive back.
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Steve Preece was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for the 1970 season, staying through 1971, and playing one game for them in 1972 before being traded to the Denver Broncos.
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In 1973, Steve Preece was traded to the Los Angeles Rams, where he played for four seasons, the last two as a back-up, the only time in his career.
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Steve Preece played his last season in 1977 as a starter for the Seattle Seahawks, and had four interceptions.
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Steve Preece is in the real estate business in Portland and regularly provides color commentary for the Oregon State football broadcasts.