Steve Octavien

Steve Octavien
No. 5Free agent
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1984-11-25) November 25, 1984
Place of birth: Belle Glade, Florida
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school: Naples (FL) Lely
College: Nebraska
Undrafted: 2008
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Honorable mention All-Big 12 (2007)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 9
Sacks: 0.0
Forced fumbles: 1
Player stats at NFL.com
Career Arena statistics
Tackles: 36
Sacks: 6.5
Pass Breakups: 3
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Steven Octavien (born November 25, 1984) is an American football linebacker of Haitian descent,[1] who is currently a free agent. He played in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns. He played college football at Nebraska.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Octavien was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent after not being selected in the 2008 NFL Draft. He was waived before the start of the season on August 30.

Washington Redskins

On November 20, 2008, he was signed by the Washington Redskins to their practice squad.

Dallas Cowboys

On November 30, 2008, the Dallas Cowboys signed Octavien from the Washington Redskins practice squad.

In 2009, he played in 14 games and tied for fourth on the team with 12 special teams tackles.[2] He was released on September 4, 2010.

Cleveland Browns

On December 22, 2010, he was signed as a free agent by the Cleveland Browns. He wasn't re-signed at the end of the season.

Omaha Nighthawks

In 2011, he was signed by the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League.[3] He played linebacker and special teams.

Tampa Bay Storm

On April 3, 2012, the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League signed him as a free agent.[4] His value showed during the season on the field and in the locker room, as a veteran who became a leader for younger teammates.

Montreal Alouettes

On February 16, 2013, he was signed by the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League to a two-year contract.[5]

San Jose SaberCats

Octavien was assigned to the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League in June 2013. On August 2, he was placed on the inactive reserve.

LA Kiss

On December 26, 2013, he was selected in the AFL expansion draft by the LA Kiss of the Arena Football League.

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