Steven Terrell facts for kids
Terrell with the Seattle Seahawks in 2015
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born: | September 21, 1990 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 197 lb (89 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Allen (Allen, Texas) | ||||||||
| College: | Texas A&M | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||||
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Steven Terrell (born September 21, 1990) is a former American football player. He played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL). Steven went to Texas A&M University for college football. He also attended Allen High School in Allen, Texas. During his professional career, he played for several teams. These teams included the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and Tennessee Titans.
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Early Life and High School Football
Steven Terrell played high school football for the Allen High School Eagles. He was a defensive back, which is a player who helps stop the other team from scoring. In his senior year, in 2008, his team won the 5A Division I State Championship. This was a big achievement for the Eagles.
High School Achievements
Steven was recognized for his skills in high school. He was named first-team All-State by the TSWA. He also received All-State honors from the Associated Press. Steven was an honorable mention Academic All-State. This means he was good at sports and in his studies. As a senior, he made 122 tackles. He also blocked five kicks and caught two interceptions.
College Football Career
Steven Terrell played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. He played for four years, from 2009 to 2012. He was a "letterman," which means he played well enough to earn a special award. Steven played in 52 games during his college career. He started 24 of those games.
College Statistics and Honors
During his time at Texas A&M, Steven made 139 tackles. He also had four interceptions and caused two fumbles. He recovered one fumble for his team. In 2012, his senior year, he was chosen as a team captain. Steven was also recognized for his academic success. He was named first-team Academic All-Big 12. Later, he was first-team Academic All-Southeastern Conference. He earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M. His degree was in Sports Management and Business Administration.
Professional Football Journey
After college, Steven Terrell hoped to play in the NFL. He was not chosen in the 2013 NFL draft. However, he still got a chance to play professionally.
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Steven Terrell on April 29, 2013. This was right after the NFL draft. He was released by the team later that year, on August 30, 2013. But he was signed to their practice squad on September 4, 2013. A practice squad is where players train with the team but are not on the main roster.
Houston Texans
Steven then signed with the Houston Texans on December 30, 2013. He stayed with them for a short time. The Texans released him on May 14, 2014.
Seattle Seahawks
On July 26, 2014, Steven Terrell signed with the Seattle Seahawks. He was released by the Seahawks on August 30, 2014. However, he was signed to their practice squad the very next day. He was later moved to the active roster on October 18, 2014. Steven played in Super Bowl XLIX with the Seahawks. His team lost to the New England Patriots in that game.
Kansas City Chiefs
Steven Terrell signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on July 6, 2017. He was released on September 2, 2017. But he was re-signed by the Chiefs just a week later, on September 9, 2017. On December 11, 2017, he was placed on injured reserve. This happened after he got hurt while intercepting a pass from Derek Carr.
Tennessee Titans
On August 10, 2018, Steven Terrell signed with the Tennessee Titans. He was released by the team on September 1, 2018. This was his last team in the NFL.
Retirement from Football
After playing for five seasons in the NFL, Steven Terrell retired from professional football. He now lives in his hometown of Allen, Texas. He has settled down there with his wife, Kayla.
