Stephen
Paea.
Stephen
Paea.
Oregon State· 6'1"· 303 lb· 4.98s 40
Stephen Paea best projects into a one-gap 4-3 penetrating front, where his athletic ability and explosiveness can be maximized to disrupt the backfield.
Year 1 rotational interior pass rusher with starter upside as a disruptive 3-technique.
Two-gap 3-4 schemes where run-stuffing and holding the point of attack are prioritized over penetration.
Paea's burst and quickness are ideal for a system that values interior pressure and seeks to get linemen upfield quickly.
Selected #53 overall in Round 2 of the 2011 NFL Draft by Chicago Bears out of Oregon State.
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| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Oregon State | 13 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | Oregon State | 13 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | Oregon State | 12 | 45 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Career | — | 38 | 129 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Stephen Paea played seven seasons in the NFL as a defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns, and Dallas Cowboys. He was a consistent starter for several seasons, providing a solid presence on the interior defensive line.