Former New England Patriots safety Matt Stevens, who won a Super Bowl with the franchise in 2002, has died, his family announced. He was 51.
Stevens' family said in an obituary that the Durham resident died March 20, but did not provide a cause of death. A memorial service for Stevens will be held Friday in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Stevens starred at Appalachian State before becoming a third-round pick by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft. He also spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins and Houston Texans.
"Condolences to the friends and family of two-time Appalachian State football All-American, Super Bowl champion and App State Athletics Hall of Fame member Matt Stevens," Appalachian State said in a statement.