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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 professional football player. He played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL).

Stevens played college football for the Washington Huskies. He was chosen by the Seattle Seahawks 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 in 1999 and 2000. He helped Washington win the 2001 Rose Bowl after an amazing 11–1 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 5,000 yards during his high school career. This included 2,000 yards in his junior year. As a senior, 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 began 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.

Switching Positions and Early Success

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

In 2000, Stevens had a great season. He made 43 catches for 600 yards and 3 touchdowns. He helped Washington win the 2001 Rose Bowl. This was after a fantastic 11–1 season. On September 9, Washington upset fourth-ranked Miami (Florida). Stevens had 7 catches for 89 yards in that game. This included a 23-yard touchdown pass. This play helped Washington take a big lead. The next game, on September 16 against Colorado, he again had 7 catches. This time, he gained 103 yards. In the Rose Bowl game, Stevens led Washington in receiving. He had 5 catches for 51 yards.

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

Professional Football Journey

Joining the Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks chose Jerramy Stevens in the 2002 NFL draft. He was the 28th player picked overall. The Seahawks traded some of their draft picks to get him. This was a big decision for the team.

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 professional touchdown pass on November 24. This was in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a 6-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck. This touchdown helped Seattle take the lead. As a rookie, Stevens had 21 catches for 252 yards. He scored 3 touchdowns.

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

In 2004, he again played all 16 games. He started 5 times. 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. He also scored 5 touchdowns.

Super Bowl XL and Later Years

Before Super Bowl XL in 2006, Stevens made a comment about the game. He said it would be a "sad day" for the Pittsburgh Steelers star Jerome Bettis. This comment caused some strong reactions. On February 5, 2006, Stevens caught 3 passes for 25 yards in Super Bowl XL. He scored Seattle's first-ever Super Bowl touchdown. However, the Seahawks lost to the Steelers 21–10.

On November 6, 2006, during a game against the Oakland Raiders, there was an incident on the field. Stevens was involved in a disagreement with Raiders player Tyler Brayton. Both players were later fined by the NFL for their actions. The Seahawks coach, Mike Holmgren, defended Stevens. He said Stevens was trying to gain leverage, not strike the other player.

In March 2007, the Seahawks decided to move on from Stevens. The team's general manager, Tim Ruskell, said it was time for a "change of scenery."

Time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On April 29, 2007, Stevens signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He caught his first touchdown pass as a Buccaneer on December 2. This was against the New Orleans Saints. It was a four-yard catch that helped the Buccaneers win 27–23.

On May 30, 2008, the Buccaneers re-signed Stevens. In 14 games that year, he made 3 starts. He had 36 catches for 397 yards and 2 touchdowns.

In 2009, Stevens played in all 16 regular season games for the Buccaneers. He started 8 of them. He made 15 catches for 130 yards and one touchdown.

The Buccaneers released Stevens on October 25, 2010. He had played in five games that year. He made three catches for 43 yards.

NFL Career Statistics

Personal Life and Family

Jerramy Stevens was born in Boise, Idaho. He is one of four children. His mother, Fran, worked as a police officer and school administrator. His father, Bob, was a teacher and high school sports coach. Bob Stevens passed away on September 4, 2012, at age 62. Jerramy grew up in Lacey, Washington.

Stevens married Hope Solo on November 13, 2012. Hope Solo is a famous professional soccer goalkeeper. She played for the United States women's national soccer team. Hope Solo also attended the University of Washington. She played for the Washington Huskies women's soccer team from 1999 to 2003. This was around the same time Stevens was there. The couple welcomed their twins, Vittorio Genghis and Lozen Orianna Judith Stevens, on March 4, 2020.