Matt Stevens

Matt Stevens was a former NFL defensive back known for his stellar college football career at Appalachian State, where he became a two-time All-American and was inducted into the App State Athletics Hall of Fame. Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1996, he played for multiple teams, including the New England Patriots, with whom he won his Super Bowl championship in 2002. Tragically, Stevens passed away at the age of 51, leaving behind a legacy marked by both athletic achievement and personal resilience, following a motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed for a time.