About Stephens: Big, physical target on the perimeter ... earned immediate playing time as a plebe ... two-time letterwinner ... starts training camp as primary back-up at one wideout spot.
2011: Played in all 12 games ... started each of the first four contests ... caught two passes for 54 yards and a touchdown ... made his first career start at Northern Illinois ... made his first career catch, a 24-yard reception that converted a 3rd-and-4, against San Diego State ... caught one pass for 30 yards and his first career touchdown against Fordham ... set career bests with the 30-yard catch, the 30 yards receiving in a game and the one score.
2010: Saw action in nine contests ... played in nine of final 11 contests ... sat out first two contests ... made collegiate debut against North Texas ... did not figure statistically ... one of seven freshmen to earn varsity letter.
High School: Three-time letterwinner at Mauldin High in Greenville, S.C. ... played for head coach Doug Shaw ... voted squad's offensive player of the year as a senior ... established single season school records for receiving yards and touchdown receptions.
Personal: Given name is Anthony Derrick Stephens ... parents' names are Gregory and Sheryl Stephens ... majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
