LaRod Stephens-Howling explained
LaRod Stephens-Howling (born April 26, 1987) is a former American football running back and kickoff returner. He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football at Pittsburgh. He was also a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Early life
Stephens-Howling is a native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He attended Greater Johnstown High School, where he competed in football, baseball, wrestling, and track.[1]
College career
Stephens-Howling played college football for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers.[2] He was the starter for the Panthers before being replaced by future NFL Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy in 2007.[3] [4] [5]
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals
Stephens-Howling was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft with the 240th overall pick.[6] In addition to playing running back, Stephens-Howling returned kickoffs for the team. On November 1, 2009, Stephens-Howling recorded his first NFL touchdown on a 14-yard reception from quarterback Kurt Warner against the Carolina Panthers.[7] On November 29, 2009, Stephens-Howling returned a Rob Bironas kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans.[8] On September 26, 2010, Stephens-Howling returned the opening kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders.[9] On October 31, 2010, he scored his first rushing touchdown after bouncing out near the sidelines and running 30 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[10] On December 4, 2011, Stephens-Howling scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime against the Dallas Cowboys on a 52-yard reception from Kevin Kolb.[11] He became a restricted free agent following the 2011 season, but was re-signed by the Cardinals on April 16, 2012.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Stephens-Howling signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 26, 2013.[12] At the beginning of the 2013 season against the Tennessee Titans, he tore his ACL and missed the rest of the season after undergoing surgery.[13]
Personal life
in 2017, Stephens-Howling joined Robert Morris' coaching staff as the running backs coach.[14]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Mastovich . Mike . August 19, 2016 . Former Johnstown High standout, NFL player Stephens-Howling joins Pitt staff . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220613143523/https://www.tribdem.com/sports/former-johnstown-high-standout-nfl-player-stephens-howling-joins-pitt-staff/article_7716fbc2-6638-11e6-bb5f-7714371049fc.html . June 13, 2022 . June 13, 2022 . The Tribune-Democrat . en.
- Web site: LaRod Stephens-Howling College Stats . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220613143112/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/larod-stephens-howling-1.html . June 13, 2022 . June 13, 2022 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Curtis . Shawn . October 5, 2016 . LaRod Stephens-Howling made big impact in NFL . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211021085348/https://www.tribdem.com/sports/sports-connections-no-small-accomplishment-larod-stephens-howling-made-big-impact-in-nfl/article_56caae76-8b0a-11e6-9ff8-3f658a1920f2.html . October 21, 2021 . June 13, 2022 . The Tribune-Democrat . en.
- Web site: Chakan . Zack . Gladysz . Mike . September 26, 2008 . Will McCoy and Stephens-Howling share the backfield? . June 13, 2022 . The Pitt News.
- Web site: 2007 Pitt Panthers Stats . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220613143921/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/pittsburgh/2007.html . June 13, 2022 . June 13, 2022 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: 2009 NFL Draft Listing . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20181103044935/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm . November 3, 2018 . June 13, 2022 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Carolina Panthers at Arizona Cardinals – November 1st, 2009 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170817080800/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911010crd.htm . August 17, 2017 . July 22, 2017 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- Web site: Arizona Cardinals at Tennessee Titans – November 29th, 2009 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170817080659/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911290oti.htm . August 17, 2017 . July 22, 2017 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- Web site: Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals – September 26th, 2010 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170702193359/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009260crd.htm . July 2, 2017 . July 22, 2017 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- Web site: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals – October 31st, 2010 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20171111073604/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010310crd.htm . November 11, 2017 . July 22, 2017 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- Web site: Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals – December 4th, 2011 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201029225834/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112040crd.htm . October 29, 2020 . July 22, 2017 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- Web site: April 26, 2013 . Steelers Agree To Terms With Stephens-Howling . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130428011105/http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-Agree-To-Terms-With-Stephens-Howling-/3e77fcb6-f409-4b26-b315-9c4a87748c1f . April 28, 2013 . April 29, 2013 . Steelers.com.
- Web site: Coolong . Neal . September 8, 2013 . LaRod Stephens-Howling tore ACL against Titans . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220613143030/https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2013/9/8/4709384/steelers-injury-report-larod-stephens-howling-torn-acl-status . June 13, 2022 . June 13, 2022 . Behind the Steel Curtain . en.
- Web site: March 30, 2017 . Stephens-Howling to coach Robert Morris RBs . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220613143752/https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/19040714/larod-stephens-howling-joins-robert-morris-coaching-staff . June 13, 2022 . June 13, 2022 . ESPN.com . en . Associated Press.