Reggie Stephens (cornerback)

Reggie Stephens (born February 21, 1975) is a former American football player. He played professionally as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) and in the Arena Football League (AFL).

Early life
Stephens was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. At age 15, he moved to Santa Cruz, California, where he attended Santa Cruz High School and played high school football with Brendon Ayanbadejo. Stephens also competed in the boy's 100- and 200-meter dash, long jump, and 400-meter relay at Santa Cruz High. Stephens is now listed in the Santa Cruz High School Athletics Hall of Fame for his achievements in these sports.

College career
After graduating from Santa Cruz High, Stephens played junior college football at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California. He was then accepted to Rutgers University–New Brunswick, where he played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. In his senior year, Stephens won the Homer Hazel Trophy, as MVP of the 1998 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team, and was named First Team All-Big East by The Football News. He played in the East–West Shrine Bowl in January 1999 at Stanford Stadium.

Professional career
Stephens played for the NFL's New York Giants between 1999 and 2003. During his second season, in 2000, he recorded three interceptions and was a standout special teams player, helping the Giants reach Super Bowl XXXV.

Music Producer/ Artist

Reggie Stephens is a multifaceted individual, serving as the founder of the Reggie Stephens Foundation, a platform dedicated to empowering youth through sports, art, music, and education. With a passion for both philanthropy and creativity, Reggie is also a distinguished music producer and artist. His extensive portfolio spans various genres, and he has collaborated with Grammy-winning artists, including his recent collaboration with Grammy-nominated band Los Cojolites from Veracruz, Mexico, and renowned producer Greg Landau. Reggie's dynamic presence in the music industry reflects his commitment to pushing boundaries and spreading positive messages through his versatile artistry. Additionally, Reggie has worked closely with acclaimed percussionist Bill Summers, funk legend George Clinton, One Drop Scott, rap icons E-40 and Bun B, as well as talents such as Billy Cook, David Huff, DJ Unk, and Omar Sosa. Notably, Reggie has undertaken a working apprenticeship with the Creative City of Kansas City UNESCO under the mentorship of Anita Dixon, further enriching his diverse skill set and artistic vision.