Steven Terrell (born September 21, 1990) is a former

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after playing in the league for five seasons. He played

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and attended Allen High School in

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. He has also been a member of the

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, and

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Early years

Terrell played

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for the Allen High School Eagles. The Eagles won the 2008 5A Division I State Championship during his senior year. He was also named first-team All-State by the TSWA, All-State by the

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, honorable mention Academic All-State (THSCA) and All-District (8-5A) at defensive back. He recorded 122 tackles, blocked five kicks, and intercepted two passes as a senior.

College career

Terrell was a four-year

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for the

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from 2009 to 2012. He played in 52 games, starting 24, during his college career while recording totals of 139 tackles, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery for the Aggies. He was a team captain his senior year in 2012. Terrell was also named first-team Academic All-

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and first-team Academic All-

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. He graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor's degree in Sports Management / Business Administration.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Terrell was signed by the

on April 29, 2013, after going undrafted in the

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. He was released by the Jaguars on August 30, 2013. He was signed to the Jaguars' practice squad on September 4, 2013.

Houston Texans

Terrell signed with the

on December 30, 2013. He was released by the Texans on May 14, 2014.

Seattle Seahawks

Terrell was signed by the

on July 26, 2014. He was released by the Seahawks on August 30 and signed to the team's practice squad on August 31, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on October 18, 2014. Terrell was active during the Seahawks' loss to the

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Kansas City Chiefs

On July 6, 2017, Terrell signed with the

. He was released on September 2, 2017, and re-signed on September 9, 2017. He was placed on injured reserve on December 11, 2017, after suffering an injury while intercepting a pass from

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Tennessee Titans

On August 10, 2018, Terrell signed with the

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. He was released on September 1, 2018.

Retirement

After being released by the Titans and playing for five season, Terrell has retired from the NFL. He has settled down with his wife, Kayla, and became a realtor in his hometown of Allen, Texas.

References

External links

NFL Draft ScoutJacksonville Jaguars profile
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