The Resume

(February 23, 1966-November 1, 2009)
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana
Drafted 17th overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft
Running back for the New England Patriots (1988-92), Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons and the Kansas City Chiefs (1993)
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1988)

Why he might be annoying:

He failed to replicate the success he had during his rookie year.
He played on three different teams during the 1993 season.
He divorced former All-American swimmer Sybil Smith.
He was driving at a high rate of speed, which caused him to lose control of his truck.
He also wasn't wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident, which played a role in his death.

Why he might not be annoying:

He set new rushing records during his four year tenure at Northwestern State University.
He recorded 1,168 rushing yards during his rookie season with the Patriots (1988).
He finished second to Eric Dickerson in rushing yards during his first NFL season.
He is the father of tennis star Sloane Stephens.
His son John Stephens, Jr. followed in his footsteps and pursued a career in football.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Atlanta Falcons
• Football Players
• Green Bay Packers
• I Died in 2009 (Ranked: 43)
• I Died in a Car
• Kansas City Chiefs
• Look at Me, I'm a Helmet Head
• New England Patriots
• NFL Rookies of the Year (Ranked: 1988)
• Profiles 47001-47250 (Ranked: 47161)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 28]

Year In Review:

In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying