15 Facts About Steven Sheffield

Steven Sheffield was born on March 4,1988 and is a former American football quarterback.

Steven Sheffield played for the Spokane Shock, San Antonio Talons and Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League.

Steven Sheffield played collegiately for the Texas Tech Red Raiders for four seasons, throwing for a total of 1,578 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions.

Steven Sheffield was first-team all-district in 2004 and district MVP and All-Centex in 2005.

Steven Sheffield passed for 1,600 yards in 2004 and followed with 2,700 yards in 2005 and completed 34 touchdown passes to six interceptions.

Steven Sheffield was involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes while in CHS.

Steven Sheffield was recruited by mainly Division II schools, but was contacted by former Tech Coach Mike Leach after former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy backed out of his commitment to Tech and Sheffield was offered a preferred walk-on spot at Texas Tech, which he accepted.

Steven Sheffield enrolled at Tech when Tech with former Texas High School All-Stater Taylor Potts, whom he would do battle with later on for the starting spot.

Harrell remained the starter, Potts became the backup and Steven Sheffield became the third string quarterback.

Steven Sheffield became the backup, and saw action in the second game against Rice University, when he threw a 26-yard touchdown to Tramain Swindall for his first career TD.

Potts started and was named MVP of the game, although Steven Sheffield did lead the Red Raiders on two touchdown drives to secure the win.

Steven Sheffield first saw action against New Mexico and was responsible for two touchdown drives, one passing and one running.

Potts replaced an ineffective Steven Sheffield, and started for the remainder of the season.

Steven Sheffield graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies.

Steven Sheffield was awarded with the RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME.