Stephen Paea

January 5, 2024
Football Player

Quick Facts

Stephen Paea
Full Name Stephen Paea
Occupation Football Player
Date Of Birth May 11, 1988(1988-05-11)
Age 36
Country New Zealand
Birth City Auckland
Horoscope Taurus

Stephen Paea Biography

Name Stephen Paea
Birthday May 11
Birth Year 1988
Home Town Auckland
Birth Country New Zealand
Birth Sign Taurus
Parents Ana Paea, Peniamin "Ben" Paea
Spouse Susannah Paea, Vika Paea

Stephen Paea is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on May 11, 1988 in Auckland, New Zealand. The decorated college athlete from Oregon State at the defensive tackle position. He was drafted during the 2nd round of the draft in 2011 of the Chicago Bears. He won the Decorated college player out of Oregon State at the defensive tackle position who was drafted in the second round of the 2011 draft by the Chicago Bears. He earned the Brian Piccolo Award in 2012, the highest honor for a Chicago Bear rookie. Award in 2012, which is the most prestigious award given to the Chicago Bear rookie.

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Stephen Paea (/ˈ p aɪ . ə / PY -ə; born May 11, 1988) is a New Zealand–born former American football defensive tackle. He played college football for Oregon State University, and was recognized as a consensus All-American. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft, and has also played for the Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns, and Dallas Cowboys.

At the NFL Combine, Paea recorded 49 repetitions in the 225-pound bench press, the highest since Justin Ernest’s 51 reps in 1999.

His birthplace was Auckland, New Zealand.

Stephen Paea Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Football Player
House Living in own house.

Stephen Paea is one of the richest Football Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Stephen Paea 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

At Oregon State, he racked awards such as being named an Consensus All- American, Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Pac-10 at two times.

He was just a few inches away from breaking the NFL record for bench presses when he benched 225lbs 49 times.

In a Sunday Night Football game on October 16 against the Minnesota Vikings, as well as his NFL debut, Paea sacked Donovan McNabb in the end zone for a safety, being the first Bears player to record a safety in his debut since at least 1970.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 1 in
Weight 136 kg

Stephen Paea height 6 ft 1 in Stephen weight 136 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Stephen Paea Dating?

According to our records, Stephen Paea married to Susannah Paea, Vika Paea. As of December 1, 2023, Stephen Paea’s is not dating anyone.

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Paea was invited to the 2011 Senior Bowl, but tore the lateral meniscus in his right knee on the opening practice, causing him to miss the remainder of the event.

Facts & Trivia

Stephen Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Stephen Paea celebrates birthday on May 11 of every year.

In 2012, Paea and Nick Roach were awarded the Brian Piccolo Award.

Where is Stephen Paea now?

On March 10, 2017, Paea signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys , to help replace defensive tackle Terrell McClain who left in free agency. He also reunited with Rod Marinelli who was his defensive coordinator with the Chicago Bears.

Is Stephen Paea retired?

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Stephen Paea is retiring after seven seasons in the NFL at the age of 29. On Thursday, Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett told reporters Paea is retiring due to a knee injury that is “preventing him from playing at the level he wants.” Paea missed Week 5 due to the injury.

What is Stephen Paea's max bench?

Oregon State DT Stephen Paea sets a record for the bench press with 49 reps of 225 pounds.

Did Stephen Paea get drafted?

Draft: Chicago Bears in the 2nd round (53rd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Who was the heaviest NFL player ever?

Early years. Gibson attended Decatur Central High School, where he lettered in football and track. He holds the record for heaviest NFL player ever, at 410 lbs , weighing over 440 lbs in high school.

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