Matt Stevens, a former NFL defensive back and special teamer who spent two seasons with the New England Patriots, has passed away. According to his family, he died on March 20 at the age of 51.
Born in Northville, MI, on June 14, 1973, Stevens attended Chapel Hill High School before joining Appalachian State in 1991. A two-time All-American at safety, he entered the NFL as a third-round draft selection by the Buffalo Bills in 1996.
Stevens spent only one season with the Bills, but still ended up managing an eight-year career that included a combined 114 regular season and playoff game appearances.