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Jerramy Stevens

Stevens at the 2005 Seahawks intrasquad scrimmage
No. 86
Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	(1979-11-13) November 13, 1979 (age 45) Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:	River Ridge (Lacey, Washington)
College:	Washington (1998–2001)
NFL Draft:	2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (2002–2006) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2007–2010)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Pac-10 (2000)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 202 Receiving yards: 2,217 Receiving touchdowns: 22

Jerramy Ryan Stevens (born November 13, 1979) is a former American football player. He played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL).

He played college football for the Washington Huskies. The Seattle Seahawks picked him in the first round of the 2002 NFL draft. Stevens also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

While at Washington, Stevens was one of the team's best receivers. He helped them win the 2001 Rose Bowl after a great season in 2000. In 2005, Stevens became a regular starter for the Seattle Seahawks. He even played in Super Bowl XL.

Early Life and High School Sports

Jerramy Stevens grew up in Lacey, Washington. He went to River Ridge High School. He graduated in 1998.

Stevens was a talented athlete in high school. He played football, basketball, and ran track. In football, he started as a quarterback. He threw for over 5,000 yards during his high school career. As a junior, he threw for 2,000 yards. In his senior year, he was named to the All-Narrows League first-team. He was also chosen for The Olympian's All-Area team as a safety.

College Football Career

Stevens started his college career at the University of Washington. He spent his first year, 1998, as a redshirt player. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. He was a quarterback on the practice squad.

For his second year in 1999, Stevens changed positions. He became a tight end. In 1999, he caught 21 passes for 265 yards. He also scored 4 touchdowns.

Winning the Rose Bowl

In 2000, Stevens had a great season. He caught 43 passes for 600 yards and 3 touchdowns. He helped Washington win the 2001 Rose Bowl. This was a big achievement for the team.

On September 9, Washington played against Miami (Florida). Miami was ranked fourth in the country. Washington won 34–29 in an upset. Stevens caught 7 passes for 89 yards in that game. One catch was a 23-yard touchdown pass. This helped Washington take a big lead.

The next game was on September 16 against Colorado. Stevens again caught 7 passes. This time, he gained 103 yards. In the Rose Bowl game itself, Stevens was Washington's top receiver. He had 5 catches for 51 yards.

In 2001, Stevens had 10 catches for 88 yards and one touchdown. He got a foot injury in September. This kept him from playing until November.

Professional Football Career

Joining the NFL: The Draft

The NFL draft is where college players are chosen by professional teams. Stevens was picked by his hometown team, the Seattle Seahawks. They chose him in the first round of the 2002 NFL draft. He was the 28th player chosen overall.

The Seahawks made a trade to get this pick. They traded their 20th and 156th picks to Green Bay. In return, they got Green Bay's 28th and 60th picks.

Some fans had concerns about Stevens' past. But Coach Mike Holmgren decided to draft him. He talked a lot with Stevens and his family. He also spoke with Stevens' college coaches.

Playing for the Seattle Seahawks

Stevens played 12 games in his first year, 2002. He started one game. His first game was against the Oakland Raiders on September 8. He caught his first touchdown pass as a professional on November 24. It was a 6-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck. This touchdown helped Seattle take the lead and win the game. As a rookie, Stevens had 21 catches for 252 yards and 3 touchdowns.

In 2003, Stevens played in all 16 games. He started 2 games. He had 6 catches for 72 yards.

In 2004, he again played all 16 games. He started 5 games. He made 31 catches for 349 yards and 3 touchdowns.

In 2005, Stevens started 12 out of 16 games. He had 45 catches for 554 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Super Bowl XL

Before Super Bowl XL in 2006, Stevens made some comments. He said it would be a "sad day" for Jerome Bettis if his team didn't win. This upset some players on the other team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In Super Bowl XL, Stevens caught 3 passes for 25 yards. He scored Seattle's first-ever Super Bowl touchdown. However, the Seahawks lost to the Steelers 21–10.

On November 6, 2006, Stevens was involved in an on-field incident. It happened during a game against the Oakland Raiders. Both Stevens and Raiders player Tyler Brayton were fined by the NFL. The coaches of both teams had different ideas about what happened.

On March 20, 2007, the Seahawks decided to part ways with Stevens. The team felt it was time for a change.

Playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On April 29, 2007, Stevens signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He caught his first touchdown pass for the Buccaneers on December 2. It was a 4-yard catch from Luke McCown. This touchdown helped the Buccaneers win the game 27–23.

On May 30, 2008, the Buccaneers re-signed Stevens. He played 14 games that season, starting three. He made 36 catches for 397 yards and 2 touchdowns.

In 2009, Stevens played in all 16 regular season games. He started eight of them. He had 15 catches for 130 yards and one touchdown.

In 2010, Stevens played in five games for Tampa. He made three catches for 43 yards.

NFL Statistics

Personal Life

Jerramy Stevens was born in Boise, Idaho. He has a black father and a white mother. He is one of four children. His mother, Fran, was a police officer and school administrator. His father, Bob, was a teacher and high school sports coach. Bob Stevens passed away in 2012 from cancer. Jerramy grew up in Lacey, Washington.

Stevens married Hope Solo on November 13, 2012. Hope Solo is a professional soccer goalkeeper. She used to play for the United States women's national soccer team. They had been dating for about two months. Hope Solo also went to the University of Washington. She played for the Washington Huskies women's soccer team. The couple welcomed their twins, Vittorio Genghis and Lozen Orianna Judith Stevens, on March 4, 2020.