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{{Short description|American football player (born 1984)}}
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* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2008}})*
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2008}})*
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2008}})*
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* [[Tampa Bay Storm]] ({{AFL Year|2012}})
* [[Tampa Bay Storm]] ({{AFL Year|2012}})
* [[Omaha Nighthawks]] ({{UFL Year|2012}})
* [[Omaha Nighthawks]] ({{UFL Year|2012}})
* [[Montreal Alouettes]] ({{CFL Year|2013}})*
* [[San Jose SaberCats]] ({{AFL Year|2013}})
* [[San Jose SaberCats]] ({{AFL Year|2013}})
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* Honorable mention All-[[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] (2007)
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'''Steven Octavien''' (born November 25, 1984) is an [[American football]] [[linebacker]] of [[Haiti]]an descent,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/04/AR2010020401827.html |title=Chart: Haitian Americans in the NFL |accessdate=10 March 2014}}</ref> 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 Cornhuskers football|Nebraska]].
'''Steven Octavien''' (born November 25, 1984) is a former [[American football]] [[linebacker]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Washington Redskins]], [[Dallas Cowboys]] and [[Cleveland Browns]]. He played [[college football]] at the [[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|University of Nebraska]].

==Early life==
Octavien is of [[Haiti]]an descent,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/04/AR2010020401827.html |title=Chart: Haitian Americans in the NFL |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |accessdate=March 10, 2020}}</ref> and attended [[Lely High School]]. He became a starter at [[linebacker]] as a sophomore. In his last 2 years he was used as a two-way player.

In his junior season, he won the state title in the [[discus throw]] and finished second as a senior. In 2003, his personal-best throw of 193-7 was the tenth-best prep mark in the nation.

==College career==
Octavien enrolled at [[Harper College]]. As freshman, he posted 124 tackles (15 for loss), 8 sacks, 3 interceptions, 2 blocked field goals and one blocked punt, while contributing to a 10-1 record. In 2004, he played in only four games because of an injury.

He also was a [[track & field|track]] standout, running the second leg on the school’s 2004 national champion [[4 × 400 metres relay]] team and winning the Division III junior college [[discus throw]] title with a mark of 164-7.

Octavien accepted a football scholarship from the [[University of Nebraska–Lincoln|University of Nebraska]]. In 2005, he was injured in the season opener against the [[University of Maine]], and was lost for the year.

As a [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] junior, he only played in 9 games after missing 4 four contests while rehabbing a leg injury. He posted 32 tackles (4 for loss), one sack, 2 passes defensed, one quarterback hurry and one forced fumble, while contributing for a defense that ranked in the top 25 nationally in scoring defense.

As a senior, he started 8 out of 12 games at [[Will linebacker]], leading the team with 92 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss and 9 quarterback hurries. He also had 3 passes defensed and 2 sacks. He was named the team's Defensive Most Valuable Player.

Played in 22 games with 10 starts in three years at Nebraska, finishing with 128 tackles, 3.0 sacks, 21.0 ~ tackles for losses, 1 1 pressures, five breakups and a forced fumble.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==

===Kansas City Chiefs===
===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.
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 injured on August 30.


===Washington Redskins===
===Washington Redskins===
On November 20, 2008, he was signed by the [[Washington Redskins]] to their [[practice squad]].
On November 20, [[2008 NFL season|2008]], he was signed by the [[Washington Redskins]] to their [[practice squad]].


===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys===
On November 30, 2008, the [[Dallas Cowboys]] signed Octavien from the [[Washington Redskins]] [[practice squad]].
On November 30, [[2008 NFL season|2008]], the [[Dallas Cowboys]] signed Octavien from the [[Washington Redskins]] [[practice squad]]. He was declared inactive in his first 2 games, before making his NFL debut with 2 [[special teams]] tackles and a forced fumble against the [[Baltimore Ravens]].


In 2009, he played in 14 games and tied for fourth on the team with 12 [[special teams]] tackles.<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=5060891</ref> He was released on September 4, 2010.
In [[2009 NFL season|2009]], he played in 14 games and tied for fourth on the team with 12 [[special teams]] tackles.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.espn.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=5060891 | title=Cowboys sign Spears, Octavien | date=6 April 2010 | accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref> He was released on September 4, [[2010 NFL season|2010]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4671712/cowboys-final-cuts-are-in | title=Cowboys' final cuts are in | date=4 September 2010 | accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref>


===Cleveland Browns===
===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.
On December 22, [[2010 NFL season|2010]], he was signed as a [[free agent]] by the [[Cleveland Browns]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=5944265 | title=Eric Wright, Scott Fujita put on IR | date=21 December 2010 | accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref> He wasn't re-signed at the end of the season.


===Omaha Nighthawks (UFL)===
===Omaha Nighthawks===
In 2011, he was signed by the [[Omaha Nighthawks ]] of the [[United Football League (2009–12)|United Football League]].<ref>http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4290954</ref> He played [[linebacker]] and [[special teams]].
In 2011, he was signed by the [[Omaha Nighthawks]] of the [[United Football League (2009–12)|United Football League]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/nighthawks-sign-former-husker-steve-octavien/n-4290954 | title=NIGHTHAWKS SIGN FORMER HUSKER STEVE OCTAVIEN | date=6 September 2011 | accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref> He played [[linebacker]] and [[special teams]].


===Tampa Bay Storm (AFL)===
===Tampa Bay Storm===
On April, 3, 2012, the [[Tampa Bay Storm]] of the [[Arena Football League]] signed him as a [[free agent]].<ref>http://www.tampabaystorm.com/news/detail/storm-acquire-former-cowboys-linebacker</ref> His value showed during the season on the field and in the locker room, as a veteran who became a leader for younger teammates.
On April 3, 2012, the [[Tampa Bay Storm]] of the [[Arena Football League]] signed him as a [[free agent]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/storm-acquire-octavien-place-akinniyi-on-ir/n-4377054| title=Storm Acquire Octavien, Place Akinniyi on IR | date=3 April 2012 | accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref> 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 (CFL)===
===Montreal Alouettes===
On February 16, 2013, he was signed by the [[Montreal Alouettes]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] to a two-year contract.<ref>http://en.montrealalouettes.com/article/alouettes-welcome-back-brown-add-octavien</ref>
On February 16, [[2013 CFL season|2013]], he was signed by the [[Montreal Alouettes]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] to a two-year contract.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://en.montrealalouettes.com/2013/02/16/alouettes-welcome-back-brown-add-octavien/ | title=ALOUETTES WELCOME BACK BROWN, ADD OCTAVIEN | date=16 February 2013 | accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref> He was released before the start of the season.


===San Jose SaberCats (AFL)===
===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.
In June 2013, Octavien was assigned to the [[San Jose SaberCats]] of the [[Arena Football League]]. On August 2, he was placed on the inactive reserve.


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

==Personal life==
His sister [[Dayana Octavien|Dayana]] was a three-time track [[All-American]] in the [[Hammer throw|hammer]] and [[Discus throw|discus]] throw at the [[University of South Florida]] and competed in the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials, [[2007 Pan American Games]], and the [[2008 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Dayana Octavien (2013) - USF Athletic Hall of Fame|url=https://gousfbulls.com/honors/usf-athletic-hall-of-fame/dayana-octavien/23|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200624232739/https://gousfbulls.com/honors/usf-athletic-hall-of-fame/dayana-octavien/23|archive-date=2020-06-24|access-date=2020-11-14|website=USF Athletics|language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=107505 Nebraska profile]
* [https://huskers.com/sports/football/roster/steve-octavien/14245 Nebraska profile]

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Revision as of 22:20, 18 July 2024

Steve Octavien
No. 53, 95, 51
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1984-11-25) November 25, 1984 (age 39)
Belle Glade, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Lely (Naples, Florida)
College:Nebraska
Undrafted:2008
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:9
Forced fumbles:1
Career Arena statistics
Total tackles:36
Sacks:6.5
Pass deflections:3
Player stats at PFR · ArenaFan.com

Steven Octavien (born November 25, 1984) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns. He played college football at the University of Nebraska.

Early life

Octavien is of Haitian descent,[1] and attended Lely High School. He became a starter at linebacker as a sophomore. In his last 2 years he was used as a two-way player.

In his junior season, he won the state title in the discus throw and finished second as a senior. In 2003, his personal-best throw of 193-7 was the tenth-best prep mark in the nation.

College career

Octavien enrolled at Harper College. As freshman, he posted 124 tackles (15 for loss), 8 sacks, 3 interceptions, 2 blocked field goals and one blocked punt, while contributing to a 10-1 record. In 2004, he played in only four games because of an injury.

He also was a track standout, running the second leg on the school’s 2004 national champion 4 × 400 metres relay team and winning the Division III junior college discus throw title with a mark of 164-7.

Octavien accepted a football scholarship from the University of Nebraska. In 2005, he was injured in the season opener against the University of Maine, and was lost for the year.

As a redshirt junior, he only played in 9 games after missing 4 four contests while rehabbing a leg injury. He posted 32 tackles (4 for loss), one sack, 2 passes defensed, one quarterback hurry and one forced fumble, while contributing for a defense that ranked in the top 25 nationally in scoring defense.

As a senior, he started 8 out of 12 games at Will linebacker, leading the team with 92 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss and 9 quarterback hurries. He also had 3 passes defensed and 2 sacks. He was named the team's Defensive Most Valuable Player.

Played in 22 games with 10 starts in three years at Nebraska, finishing with 128 tackles, 3.0 sacks, 21.0 ~ tackles for losses, 1 1 pressures, five breakups and a forced fumble.

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 injured 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. He was declared inactive in his first 2 games, before making his NFL debut with 2 special teams tackles and a forced fumble against the Baltimore Ravens.

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.[3]

Cleveland Browns

On December 22, 2010, he was signed as a free agent by the Cleveland Browns.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6] 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.[7] He was released before the start of the season.

San Jose SaberCats

In June 2013, Octavien was assigned to the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League. 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.

Personal life

His sister Dayana was a three-time track All-American in the hammer and discus throw at the University of South Florida and competed in the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials, 2007 Pan American Games, and the 2008 Summer Olympics.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Chart: Haitian Americans in the NFL". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  2. ^ "Cowboys sign Spears, Octavien". April 6, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  3. ^ "Cowboys' final cuts are in". September 4, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  4. ^ "Eric Wright, Scott Fujita put on IR". December 21, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  5. ^ "NIGHTHAWKS SIGN FORMER HUSKER STEVE OCTAVIEN". September 6, 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  6. ^ "Storm Acquire Octavien, Place Akinniyi on IR". April 3, 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  7. ^ "ALOUETTES WELCOME BACK BROWN, ADD OCTAVIEN". February 16, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  8. ^ "Dayana Octavien (2013) - USF Athletic Hall of Fame". USF Athletics. Archived from the original on June 24, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
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