Draft Profile: Bio

Steve Stephens IV attended Edison High School and was rated a 4-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.943, going unranked by ESPN. Following high school, Stephens IV opted to join Oregon after being heavily recruited.

In 2018 as a freshman Stephens IV saw action in just 3 games and played a total of 16 snaps at safety for the Ducks. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops. In coverage Stephens IV notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 158.3.

As a sophomore in 2019 he played in 5 games and logged 66 snaps for the Ducks. He made only 3 tackles, 2 assists, and had one stop. In coverage he totaled no pass breakups, one interception, and an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 47.9.

In 2020 as a junior Stephens IV played in just 3 games and contributed on 69 snaps. He chalked up only 7 tackles, 2 assists, and added one stop. In the secondary Stephens IV forced no pass breakups, no interceptions, and gave up an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 118.8.

In 2021 as a senior Stephens IV saw action in 8 games while playing 449 snaps. He logged 27 tackles, 9 assists, and made 5 stops. In coverage Stephens IV had one pass breakup, no interceptions, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 97.7.

In 2022 as a fifth year senior Stephens IV saw action in 12 games while playing 562 snaps. He logged 31 tackles, 12 assists, and made 4 stops. In coverage Stephens IV had one pass breakup, no interceptions, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 110.4.