Beau Stephens
Career Summary
Beau Stephens is an offensive guard from Blue Springs, Missouri, who played at Iowa before Seattle selected him in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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High School
Stephens was a five-year football letterman at Blue Springs High School, where he played offensive and defensive line and helped his team reach the state playoffs each season. He also lettered in basketball and wrestling.
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College Career
Stephens played 43 games and made 35 starts at Iowa, including 10 at right guard and 25 at left guard over his final two seasons. In 2025, he helped Iowa rush for more than 200 yards in five games and was part of the Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line.
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Path to the NFL
The Seattle Seahawks traded with Cleveland for the 148th overall selection, then selected Stephens in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft on April 25, 2026.
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NFL Career
Stephens joined Seattle as a rookie guard wearing No. 70. He appeared in one of the first two listed 2026 games without a start.
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Career Accomplishments
Stephens earned first-team All-America recognition from the AP, USA Today, and PFF in 2025, along with first-team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches. Iowa's 2025 line won the Joe Moore Award, and Stephens led Power Four guards with an 88.3 PFF grade.
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Playing Style
Stephens described himself as a physical run-game mauler with a technical pass-protection approach. He said he is equally comfortable at either guard spot after starting on both sides at Iowa.
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31871, 00-0040882, 11/1/2002, Beau Stephens, Beau, Stephens
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