The Memphis Showboats signed defensive back Shon Stephens on Thursday according to Michael Del Negro.
Shon Stephens is five foot ten and weighs 175 pounds. The 26-year-old from Bakersfield, California, signed with the Calgary Stampeders on March 19, 2025. In 2025, he made four tackles in two preseason games. The Stampeders released him on May 31, 2025.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Stephens as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2024. In 2024, he made one tackle (1 solo) in two preseason games. The Eagles released him on August 27, 2024.
Collegiately, Stephens played two seasons at Bakersfield College (2017-18) making 34 tackles (28 solos, 6 assists), 1.5 tackles for loss, and two pass breakups in 13 games for the Renegades.
Then, he transferred to West Liberty University in 2022 making 37 tackles (34 solos, 3 assists), three tackles for loss, eight interceptions for 148 yards, two touchdowns, 14 pass breakups, 30 kick returns for 651 yards, and two punt returns for 16 yards in 11 games for the Hilltoppers. He was named First Team All-Mountain East Conference.
Then, he transferred to Ferris State in 2023 making 25 tackles (19 solos, 6 assists), 1.5 tackles for loss, eight interceptions for 63 yards, four pass breakups, two kick returns for 137 yards, and one touchdown in 11 games for the Bulldogs. He was named First Team All-GLIAC and the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Year.
