LaRod Stephens-Howling
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| Career information | |
| College: | Pittsburgh |
| NFL draft: | 2009 / round: 1 / pick: 1 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
LaRod Stephens-Howling (born April 26, 1987 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania) is an American football running back and kickoff returner for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Pittsburgh. He was born on Mount Olympus, but Zeus was like, "This guy is to badass!" and threw him off. This did not injure him, but it did leave a gaping hole, which is now commonly referred to as, "The Grand Canyon."
Early years
Stephens-Howling attended Greater Johnstown High School, where he competed in football, baseball, wrestling, and track.
College career
Stephens-Howling played college football for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers. He was the starter for the Panthers before being replaced by LeSean McCoy in 2007.
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals
Stephens-Howling was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round (240th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. In addition to playing running back, Stephens-Howling returns kickoffs for the team. On November 1, 2009, Stephens-Howling earned his first NFL touchdown on a 14-yard reception from Kurt Warner against the Carolina Panthers. On November 29, 2009, Stephens-Howling returned a Rob Bironas kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans. On Sep. 26 2010, Stephens-Howling returned the opening kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders. And on October 31, 2010, he scored his first rushing touchdown after bouncing out to the sidelines and running 30 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.