Brian Stablein

Brian Stablein
No. 86, 83
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1970-04-14) April 14, 1970 (age 54)
Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:McDowell
(Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania)
College:Ohio State
NFL draft:1993 / round: 8 / pick: 210
(By the Denver Broncos)
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:87
Games started:7
Receptions:77
Receiving yards:792
Touchdowns:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Brian Patrick Stablein (born April 14, 1970) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).

Early years

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Stablein played high school football at McDowell High School in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was a walk-on to the Ohio State Buckeyes football team in 1988. He earned a scholarship in 1990 with the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Professional career

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Denver Broncos

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He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL draft.[1] On August 22, 1993, he was waived along with 11 other players.[2]

Cincinnati Bengals

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On August 25, 1993, he was claimed off of waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals.[3] He was waived by the Bengals on August 31, 1993.[4]

Indianapolis Colts

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From 1994 to 1997, Stablein played four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, where he caught 51 passes for 540 yards and caught 2 touchdown passes.[5]

New England Patriots

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On March 19, 1998, he signed a three-year contract with the New England Patriots, and was projected to replace the departed Dave Meggett on returns.[6] In 5 exhibition games with the team, he caught two passes for 19 yards and fair caught his only 2 punt return attempts.[7] He was waived on August 31, 1998.[8]

Detroit Lions

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On September 1, 1998, he signed with the Detroit Lions,[9] where he played from 1998 to 2000, catching 26 passes for 252 yards and one touchdown.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "1993 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  2. ^ "OILERS TOP AIKMAN, COWBOYS – Chicago Tribune". Chicago Tribune.
  3. ^ "ELSEWHERE – Sun Sentinel".
  4. ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. August 31, 1993.
  5. ^ "Brian Stablein Career Stats". NFL.com.
  6. ^ "Lions Sign Brian Stablein". Associated Press.
  7. ^ "Lions Sign Brian Stablein". Associated Press.
  8. ^ "Around the Camps".
  9. ^ "Lions Sign Brian Stablein". Associated Press.
  10. ^ "Brian Stablein Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
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