Steve Stephens IV
Steve Stephens IV  S  Oregon | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Steve Stephens IV
Height
6-0
Weight
197
College
Oregon
Position
S
Class
Junior
Home town
Fresno, CA
64.7/100
Player Rating
84
PositionRank (DB)
4.48
FortyYD Time
Interceptions
Interception YDS
Passes Defensed
2
Tackles
43
Sol tackles
23

Steve Stephens IV S Oregon | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Steve Stephens IV S Oregon
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.48 seconds (79%*)
Age: 22.7 DOB: 08/08/2000
Measurables:
Height: 6-0 (40%*) Weight: 197 (25%*)
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.48 seconds (79%*)
Age: 22.7 DOB: 08/08/2000
Measurables:
Height: 6-0 (40%*) Weight: 197 (25%*)
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 64.7 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
QB Rating When targeted: 105.4
Tackling:
62%
Run Defense:
56%
Coverage:
56%
Zone:
53%
Man/Press:
57%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #621 Position rank: #84
College Games: 31 College Snaps: 1162
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 84/100
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 94 Stars 247 RATING: 94/100
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.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Strong hands to make plays on the ball, effective blitzer who shows well-coached technique and awareness.
  • Reads the QB and gets good breaks on the ball. Bigger hitter than his slight frame implies. Closes quickly and generates explosion.
  • Stephens tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags.
  • Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly when Stephens has a chance to make a play.
  • Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Isn’t great in route recognition when he’s facing the action, is hesitant and susceptible to double moves, and too often gets unnecessarily handsy when playing trail position
  • Tends to play conservatively and give too much cushion when playing off.
  • Lowers his shoulder for the big hit rather than wrapping up securely.
  • Despite his size, he’s not an overly physical tackler. Stephens might have to add some weight at the next level in order to become more physical.

How other scouting services rate Steve Stephens IV (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
619.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
132.0