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{{Infobox gridiron football person
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Steve Sewell
| name = Steve Sewell
| number = 30
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1963|04|2}}
| position = [[Running back]] <br> [[Wide receiver]]
| birth_place = [[San Francisco, California]], U.S.
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|4|2|mf=y}}
| height_ft = 6
| birth_place = [[San Francisco|San Francisco, California]], U.S.
| height_in = 3
| weight_lbs = 210
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| Position = [[Running back]]
| number = 30
| weight_lb = 210
| high_school = [[Archbishop Riordan High School|Archbishop Riordan]] <br> (San Francisco, California)
| College = [[Oklahoma Sooners football|Oklahoma]]
| college = [[Oklahoma Sooners football|Oklahoma]]
| DraftedYear = 1985
| draftyear = 1985
| DraftedRound = 1 / Pick 26
| Stats = Y
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 26
| DatabaseFootball = SEWELSTE01
| pastteams =
| PFR = SeweSt00
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|1985|1991}})
| playing_years1 = 1985–1992
| highlights =
| playing_team1 = [[Denver Broncos]]
|career_highlights =
* Second-team All-[[Big Eight Conference|Big Eight]] ([[1984 All-Big Eight Conference football team|1984]])
* Second-team All-[[Big Eight Conference|Big Eight]] ([[1984 All-Big Eight Conference football team|1984]])
| statlabel1 = [[Carry (gridiron football)|Rushing yards]]
| statvalue1 = 917
| statlabel2 = Rushing average
| statvalue2 = 4.0
| statlabel3 = [[Reception (gridiron football)|Receptions]]
| statvalue3 = 187
| statlabel4 = Receiving yards
| statvalue4 = 2,354
| statlabel5 = Total [[touchdown]]s
| statvalue5 = 26
| pfr = SeweSt00
}}
}}

'''Steven Edward Sewell''' (born April 2, 1963), is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[running back]] for the [[Denver Broncos]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Oklahoma Sooners football|Oklahoma Sooners]]. Sewell was selected by the Broncos in the first round of the [[1985 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1985 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1985/draft.htm |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He played his entire NFL career for the Broncos from 1985 to 1991, making Super Bowl appearances in [[Super Bowl XXI]], [[Super Bowl XXII|XXII]] and [[Super Bowl XXIV|XXIV]]. Sewell finished his seven seasons with 917 rushing yards, 187 receptions for 2,354 yards, and 26 total touchdowns. Sewell became the head football coach at [[Overland High School]] in [[Aurora, Colorado]].
'''Steven Edward Sewell''' (born April 2, 1963), is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[running back]] for the [[Denver Broncos]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Oklahoma Sooners football|Oklahoma Sooners]]. Sewell was selected by the Broncos in the first round of the [[1985 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1985 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1985/draft.htm |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He played his entire NFL career for the Broncos from 1985 to 1991, making Super Bowl appearances in [[Super Bowl XXI]], [[Super Bowl XXII|XXII]] and [[Super Bowl XXIV|XXIV]]. Sewell finished his seven seasons with 917 rushing yards, 187 receptions for 2,354 yards, and 26 total touchdowns. Sewell became the head football coach at [[Overland High School]] in [[Aurora, Colorado]].


In 1988 Sewell had his first son and in 1999 Sewell had [[fraternal twins]]. He and his family live in [[Centennial, Colorado]].
In 1988 Sewell had his first son and in 1999 Sewell had [[fraternal twins]]. He and his family live in [[Centennial, Colorado]].


==High school years==
==Early life==
Sewell attended Riordan High School in [[San Francisco, California]] and was a student and a [[Letterman (sports)|letterman]] in football.
Sewell attended Riordan High School in [[San Francisco, California]] and was a student and a [[Letterman (sports)|letterman]] in football.
Steve played three years of Varsity Football at Archbishop Riordan High School under Coach Dan Hayes, where he gained 1723 yards rushing in his career. In his senior year, he gained 1041 yards rushing and scored 10 TDs rushing as he led Riordan to an 8 win and 2 loss season.
Steve played three years of Varsity Football at Archbishop Riordan High School under Coach Dan Hayes, where he gained 1723 yards rushing in his career. In his senior year, he gained 1041 yards rushing and scored 10 TDs rushing as he led Riordan to an 8 win and 2 loss season.


==College years==
==College career==
Sewell played in 47 games in his four years with the Oklahoma Sooners rushing for 1178 yards and 10 touchdowns on 187 carries (6.3 avg) and also had 560 yards receiving and 4 touchdowns on 33 receptions (17.0 avg).<ref>[https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/steve-sewell-1.html], https://www.sports-reference.com</ref> During his senior season Sewell had 295 all-purpose yards in a 24-6 victory over conference opponent Kansas State; at the time it was the third highest single game total by a Sooner.<ref>[http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=31000&ATCLID=208798417&SPID=127245&SPSID=750331], http://www.soonersports.com</ref>
Sewell played in 47 games in his four years with the Oklahoma Sooners rushing for 1178 yards and 10 touchdowns on 187 carries (6.3 avg) and also had 560 yards receiving and 4 touchdowns on 33 receptions (17.0 avg).<ref>[https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/steve-sewell-1.html], https://www.sports-reference.com</ref> During his senior season Sewell had 295 all-purpose yards in a 24–6 victory over conference opponent Kansas State; at the time it was the third highest single game total by a Sooner.<ref>[http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=31000&ATCLID=208798417&SPID=127245&SPSID=750331], http://www.soonersports.com</ref>

 
==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|-
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="2"| Games
! colspan="5"| Rushing
! colspan="5"| Receiving
|-
! GP !! GS !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD
|-
! [[1985 NFL season|1985]] !! [[1985 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 16 || 2 || '''81''' || '''275''' || 3.4 || 16 || '''4''' || 24 || 224 || 9.3 || 54 || 1
|-
! [[1986 NFL season|1986]] !! [[1986 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 11 || 2 || 23 || 123 || 5.3 || 15 || 1 || 23 || 294 || 12.8 || 40 || 1
|-
! [[1987 NFL season|1987]] !! [[1987 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 7 || 0 || 19 || 83 || 4.4 || 17 || 2 || 13 || 209 || 16.1 || '''72''' || 1
|-
! [[1988 NFL season|1988]] !! [[1988 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 16 || 3 || 32 || 135 || 4.2 || '''26''' || 1 || '''38''' || '''507''' || 13.3 || 68 || '''5'''
|-
! [[1989 NFL season|1989]] !! [[1989 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 16 || 3 || 7 || 44 || '''6.3''' || 10 || 0 || 25 || 416 || '''16.6''' || 56 || 3
|-
! [[1990 NFL season|1990]] !! [[1990 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 12 || 1 || 17 || 46 || 2.7 || 8 || 3 || 26 || 268 || 10.3 || 36 || 0
|-
! [[1991 NFL season|1991]] !! [[1991 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 16 || 1 || 50 || 211 || 4.2 || '''26''' || 2 || '''38''' || 436 || 11.5 || 60 || 2
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 94 !! 12 !! 229 !! 917 !! 4.0 !! 26 !! 13 !! 187 !! 2,354 !! 12.6 !! 72 !! 13
|}

===Playoffs===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="2"| Games
! colspan="5"| Rushing
! colspan="5"| Receiving
|-
! GP !! GS !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD
|-
! [[1986 NFL season|1986]] !! [[1986 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 3 || 0 || 6 || 13 || 2.2 || 12 || 0 || 8 || 100 || 12.5 || 39 || 0
|-
! [[1987 NFL season|1987]] !! [[1987 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 3 || 1 || 7 || 7 || 1.0 || 5 || '''1''' || 8 || 92 || 11.5 || 25 || 0
|-
! [[1989 NFL season|1989]] !! [[1989 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 3 || 1 || 5 || 23 || 4.6 || 12 || 0 || 5 || 77 || '''15.4''' || '''43''' || 0
|-
! [[1991 NFL season|1991]] !! [[1991 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 2 || 0 || '''8''' || '''51''' || '''6.4''' || '''19''' || 0 || '''10''' || '''106''' || 10.6 || 26 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 11 !! 2 !! 26 !! 94 !! 3.6 !! 19 !! 1 !! 31 !! 375 !! 12.1 !! 43 !! 0
|}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 14:31, 19 September 2024

For other people with a similar name, see Stephen Sewell.

Steve Sewell
No. 30
Position:Running back
Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1963-04-02) April 2, 1963 (age 61)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Archbishop Riordan
(San Francisco, California)
College:Oklahoma
NFL draft:1985 / round: 1 / pick: 26
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:917
Rushing average:4.0
Receptions:187
Receiving yards:2,354
Total touchdowns:26
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Steven Edward Sewell (born April 2, 1963), is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. Sewell was selected by the Broncos in the first round of the 1985 NFL draft.[1] He played his entire NFL career for the Broncos from 1985 to 1991, making Super Bowl appearances in Super Bowl XXI, XXII and XXIV. Sewell finished his seven seasons with 917 rushing yards, 187 receptions for 2,354 yards, and 26 total touchdowns. Sewell became the head football coach at Overland High School in Aurora, Colorado.

In 1988 Sewell had his first son and in 1999 Sewell had fraternal twins. He and his family live in Centennial, Colorado.

Early life

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Sewell attended Riordan High School in San Francisco, California and was a student and a letterman in football. Steve played three years of Varsity Football at Archbishop Riordan High School under Coach Dan Hayes, where he gained 1723 yards rushing in his career. In his senior year, he gained 1041 yards rushing and scored 10 TDs rushing as he led Riordan to an 8 win and 2 loss season.

College career

[edit]

Sewell played in 47 games in his four years with the Oklahoma Sooners rushing for 1178 yards and 10 touchdowns on 187 carries (6.3 avg) and also had 560 yards receiving and 4 touchdowns on 33 receptions (17.0 avg).[2] During his senior season Sewell had 295 all-purpose yards in a 24–6 victory over conference opponent Kansas State; at the time it was the third highest single game total by a Sooner.[3]

 

NFL career statistics

[edit]
Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

[edit]
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
1985 DEN 16 2 81 275 3.4 16 4 24 224 9.3 54 1
1986 DEN 11 2 23 123 5.3 15 1 23 294 12.8 40 1
1987 DEN 7 0 19 83 4.4 17 2 13 209 16.1 72 1
1988 DEN 16 3 32 135 4.2 26 1 38 507 13.3 68 5
1989 DEN 16 3 7 44 6.3 10 0 25 416 16.6 56 3
1990 DEN 12 1 17 46 2.7 8 3 26 268 10.3 36 0
1991 DEN 16 1 50 211 4.2 26 2 38 436 11.5 60 2
94 12 229 917 4.0 26 13 187 2,354 12.6 72 13

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Rushing Receiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
1986 DEN 3 0 6 13 2.2 12 0 8 100 12.5 39 0
1987 DEN 3 1 7 7 1.0 5 1 8 92 11.5 25 0
1989 DEN 3 1 5 23 4.6 12 0 5 77 15.4 43 0
1991 DEN 2 0 8 51 6.4 19 0 10 106 10.6 26 0
11 2 26 94 3.6 19 1 31 375 12.1 43 0

References

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  1. ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  2. ^ [1], https://www.sports-reference.com
  3. ^ [2], http://www.soonersports.com
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