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'''Syndric "Magic Shoes" Steptoe''' (born [[December 6]], [[1984]] in [[Bryan, Texas]], USA) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] and [[Punt returner|punt returner]] for the [[Cleveland Browns]] of the [[National Football League|NFL]]. He played collegiately for the [[Arizona Wildcats|University of Arizona]].
'''Syndric Marquis Steptoe''' (born [[December 6]], [[1984]] in [[Bryan, Texas|Bryan]], [[Texas]]) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] and [[Punt returner|punt returner]] for the [[Cleveland Browns]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was originally drafted by the Browns in the seventh round (234th overall) of the [[2007 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]].


==High school years==
==High career==
Steptoe attended [[Bryan High School (Texas)|Bryan High School]], where he was a ''SuperPrep'' All-America selection as a wide receiver, along with a ''Dave Campbell''’s Texas High School Football Second-team Super Team selection. He was also listed on the ''[[Rivals.com]]'' Athletes 2003 national list at #48.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=9541 |title=Syndric Steptoe Profile |work=Rivals100.Rivals.com |publisher=[[Rivals.com]] |year=2003 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref> He was also a ''[[Dallas Morning News]]'' Top 100, along with a ''[[Houston Chronicle]]'' state 100 selection. He was Second-team All-Texas Athlete’ selection for ''5atexasfootball.com''. He was a Top 50 [[defensive back]] on ''fab50recruiting.com''. As well as a ''PrepStar'' All-Midlands selection as an athlete’. He was also a ''Prep Football Report'' All-Southwest selection as a receiver, and also a ''SuperPrep'' Southwest selection at #30.
Steptoe is a graduate of [[Bryan High School (Texas)|Bryan High School]] in Bryan, Texas.


Steptoe recorded 32 [[Reception (American football)|receptions]] for 607 yards and five [[touchdown]]s as a [[Eleventh grade|junior]]. He also recorded 10 punt returns for 215 yards. He was a 5A All-District 13 honors and a Texas Football Second-team Super Team selection as a junior. He attended the [[U.S. Army]] All-American Camp that summer, and recorded a 37-inch [[vertical leap]] in the Texas [[Nike]] Camp. He finished in the top five in the 2002 District track championships in the [[long jump]] and 4x100 relay.
==College career==
Steptoe played [[college football]] for the [[Arizona Wildcats|University of Arizona]].


Steptoe was a [[team captain]] for the football team his final two years. He played mostly [[quarterback]] his [[Twelfth grade|senior]] season and earned First-team All-District 13-5A honors as a utility back. He played wide receiver, slot back, [[running back]] and quarterback in one game against [[Temple High School]]. He was also a three-year [[letterman]] as a [[Point guard]] on the [[basketball]] team as well. All-District and All-State academic honors as a senior.
His most memorable moment came on October 21, 2006 during a 10-17 home loss to [[Pacific 10 Conference]] rival [[2006 Oregon State Beavers football team|Oregon State]]. During a [[punt return]], Syndric exhibited both lightening speed and the ability to quickly change directions on his way to a 67 yard return for a [[touchdown]]. It would be his second and the last of his collegiate career.


==College years==
His nickname "Magic Shoes" originated from his punt return days at the University of Arizona. Syndric frequently used his blazing speed, clocked in the [[40-yard dash]] at 4.5 seconds, and elusive maneuvers to befuddle opposing tacklers during his collegiate career from 2003 to 2006.
===Recruiting===
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| ALIGN="center" |5'8"
| ALIGN="center" |170 lb.
| ALIGN="center" |4.41
| ALIGN="center" |X
| ALIGN="center" |400<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=9541 |title=Syndric Steptoe Profile |work=Rivals100.Rivals.com |publisher=[[Rivals.com]] |year=2003 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref>
| ALIGN="center" |37.9"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://scoutcombines.scout.com/a.z?s=450&p=8&c=1&nid=221187 |title=Syndric Steptoe - Bryan HS Roster (Recorded at Nike Camp) |work=ScoutCombines.Scout.com |publisher=Scout.com |year=2003 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref>
| ALIGN="center" |260<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=9541 |title=Syndric Steptoe Profile |work=Rivals100.Rivals.com |publisher=[[Rivals.com]] |year=2003 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref>
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On June 10, 2002, Steptoe, a three star [[History of American football positions|Athlete]] (a player whom plays positions on [[offense]] as well as [[defense]]) recruit, named his top five colleges, which were [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rivals100.rivals.com/content.asp?cid=160162 |title=Hawgs, Ponies, Cats to battle for ATH |last=Crabtree |first=Jeremy |work=Rivals100.Rivals.com |publisher=Rivals.com |date=2003-01-19 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref> [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]], [[Texas Longhorns football|Texas]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://arizona.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=974&CID=105198 |title=Syndric Steptoe names a top five |last=Suchomel |first=Jason |work=Rivals100.Rivals.com |publisher=Rivals.com |date=2002-06-10 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref> [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://arizona.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=974&CID=108178 |title=Where do the Aggies stand with Steptoe? |last=Sandhop |first=David |work=Rivals.com |publisher=The Aggie Websider |date=2002-06-26 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref> and [[UCLA Bruins football|UCLA]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://arizona.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=974&CID=149806 |title=Texas Athlete Sets Official Visit to Arkansas |last=Woods |first=Will |work=Rivals.com Football Recruiting |publisher=Rivals.com |date=2002-12-09 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref> And by December 9, he had narrowed his list down to three schools, Arkansas, Arizona, and UCLA.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://arizona.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=974&CID=149806 |title=Texas Athlete Sets Official Visit to Arkansas |last=Woods |first=Will |work=Rivals.com Football Recruiting |publisher=Rivals.com |date=2002-12-09 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref> And on December 10,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://arizona.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=974&CID=150297 |title=Texas ATH picks Pac 10 |last=Crabtree |first=Jeremy |work=Rivals.com Football Recruiting |publisher=Rivals.com |date=2002-12-10 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref> he announced he had signed a [[letter of intent]] with Arizona to play [[college football]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://arizona.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=974&CID=155353 |title=Texas DB Could Change His Mind |last=Miller |first=Jeff |work=Rivals100.Rivals.com |publisher=HawgSports.com |date=2003-01-02 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref>
However, after having committed to Arizona, he still visited SMU on January 11, 2003,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://arizona.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=974&CID=157952 |title=Arizona commit blown away by SMU? |last=Crabtree |first=Jeremy |work=Rivals.com Football Recruiting |publisher=Rivals.com |date=2003-01-12 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref> as well as Arkansas on January 18.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rivals100.rivals.com/content.asp?cid=160162 |title=Hawgs, Ponies, Cats to battle for ATH |last=Crabtree |first=Jeremy |work=Rivals100.Rivals.com |publisher=Rivals.com |date=2003-01-19 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref> His decision waivered some and he said he ''"had some thinking to do".''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rivals100.rivals.com/content.asp?cid=160162 |title=Hawgs, Ponies, Cats to battle for ATH |last=Crabtree |first=Jeremy |work=Rivals100.Rivals.com |publisher=Rivals.com |date=2003-01-19 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref> However, he decided to honor his committment and attend Arizona.


===College career===
He was a family studies and human development major.
As a true freshman in [[2003 NCAA Division I-A football season|2003]], Steptoe played in all 12 games. He started the final home game of the season against the [[BCS National Championship|national champion]] [[USC Trojans football|USC Trojans]]. He saw his first full-rotation play at receiver against [[Arizona State Sun Devils football|Arizona State]] in the final game of the season and recorded a season-high and career-high seven receptions. He finished the [[Oregon Ducks football|Oregon]] game with four kickoff returns for a then career-best 99 yards, including a season-best long of 41-yards. For the season he recorded nine receptions for 77 yards. He also recorded 15 punt returns for 69 yards, an average of 4.6 yards per return, as well as, a school-record 28 kickoff returns for 480 yards, for an average of 17.1 yards per return.

As a sophomore in [[2004 NCAA Division I-A football season|2004]], Steptoe started 10 games. He also earned All-[[Pac-10]] honorable mention honors. He finished the season with 30 receptions for 446 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged 14.9 yards-per-recption and 44.6 yards-per-game. He ranked fourth in the conference in kick returns, with 17 kickoff returns for 384 yards, averaging 22.6 yards-per-return. He recorded six receptions for 68 yards against Arizona State. He recorded a career-long, 50-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Richard Kovalcheck during a road game against [[Washington Huskies football|Washington]], as well as three kickoff returns for 86 yards. Against [[Washington State Cougars football|Washington State]], he recorded a career-high 105 yards on six receptions, including two touchdowns.

As a junior in [[2005 NCAA Division I-A football season|2005]], Steptoe earned All-Pac 10 honorable mention for second consecutive year. He played in 10 games, eight starts, and recorded 37 receptions for 493 yards and 1,271 all-purpose yards. He ranked 24th in the nation with an 11.1-yard punt return average, and 27th in the nation with a kickoff return average of 25.5 yards. He ranked 42nd in the nation in all-purpose yards with 127.1 per game. He also became the school's career-leader in kickoff returns with 64. He recorded a 63-yard punt return touchdown against #7 [[UCLA Bruins football|UCLA]]. He recorded a career-high 76-yard kickoff return on the road against USC.

As a senior in [[2006 NCAA Division I-A football season|2006]], Steptoe played in all 12 games. He recorded 55 [[Reception (American football)|receptions]] for 568 yards, and two [[touchdown]]s. He also carried the ball seven times for 34 yards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cstv.com/statistics/2006-2007/m-footbl/pac10/ariz/player_220650.html |title=Syndric Steptoe 2006 Stats |work=CSTV.com |publisher=[[CBS College Sports]] |year=2006 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref> He also had one return for a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cstv.com/statistics/2006-2007/m-footbl/pac10/ariz/team-playerstats.html |title=Arizona 2006 Player Stats |work=CSTV.com |publisher=CBS College Sports |year=2006 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref>

While at Arizona, Steptoe was a Family studies and [[Human development]] major. He was also a Football representative to the Student-Athlete Advisory Board 2005 - 2006.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===NFL Combine===
Steptoe was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round (234th overall) in the [[2007 NFL Draft]]. In preseason games before the [[2008 Cleveland Browns season|2008 season]], Steptoe's performance impressed the coaches so much that he was given a spot on the team. He made his first regular season start on Sunday September 7, 2008 against the Dallas Cowboys.
Steptoe was invited, and attended the 2007 [[NFL Scouting Combine|NFL Combine]]. He was recorded as the shortest [[wide receiver]] at the Combine that year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://qisports.com/combine.html |title=Q.I. Sports 2007 NFL Combine Coverage (Day 2 Notes) |work=QISports.com |publisher=Q.I. Sports |year=2007 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref>


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|}(''* represents [[NFL Combine]]'')<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=15044&draftyear=2007&genpos=WR |title=Syndric Steptoe, DS #38 WR, Arizona |publisher=NFLDraftScout.com |year=2007 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref>


===NFL Draft===
He was a great return man in the 2008 preseason
Steptoe was selected in the [[2007 NFL Draft#Round seven|seventh round (234th overall)]] of the [[2007 NFL Draft]] by the [[Cleveland Browns]].


===Cleveland Browns===
He spent his rookie season on the Browns' [[practice squad]]. In preseason games before the [[2008 Cleveland Browns season|2008 season]], his performance earned him a roster spot. He made his regular season NFL debut in the Browns Week 1, home-opening 28-10 loss to the [[Dallas Cowboys]] on September 7, 2008. It also happened to be his first career start, as wide receiver [[Joe Jurevicius]] had been placed on [[injured reserve]] and would miss the entire season, as well [[Donté Stallworth]] did not play due to an injury, and wide receiver / [[kick returner]] [[Joshua Cribbs]] did not play due to a high [[ankle]] sprain.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=29538&displayPage=tab_recap |title=Romo sharp as Cowboys roll over Browns |work=NFL.com |publisher=''[[Associated Press]]'' |date=2008-09-15 |accessdate=2008-09-28}}</ref> Which forced Steptoe into the [[starting lineup]], as well as the role of kickoff and [[punt returner]].


==Personal==
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Steptoe is the son of James and Annette Steptoe of Bryan, Texas. His mother is a nurse’s aide, and his brother, James Jr., also played football at Bryan High School.


==References==
* [http://media.wildcat.arizona.edu/media/storage/paper997/news/2007/07/18/Sports/Catching.Up.With.Syndric.Steptoe-2924858.shtml Interview with the ''Arizona Summer Wildcat.'']


==Notes==
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==External links==
* [http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/player.php?id=2900 Browns Player bio]
* [http://www.arizonaathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050906aaa.html Arizona Wildcats bio]
* [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=10677 Profile] at [[ESPN.com]]
* [http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/8488 Profile] at [[Yahoo! Sports]]
* [http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/421588 Profile] at [[CBSSports.com]]
* [http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StepSy20.htm Stats] at [[Pro Football Reference]]

{{Browns2007DraftPicks}}


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Syndric Steptoe
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Career information
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NFL draft:2007 / Round: 7 / Pick: 234
Career history
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Syndric Marquis Steptoe (born December 6, 1984 in Bryan, Texas) is an American football wide receiver and punt returner for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Browns in the seventh round (234th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona.

High career

Steptoe attended Bryan High School, where he was a SuperPrep All-America selection as a wide receiver, along with a Dave Campbell’s Texas High School Football Second-team Super Team selection. He was also listed on the Rivals.com Athletes 2003 national list at #48.[1] He was also a Dallas Morning News Top 100, along with a Houston Chronicle state 100 selection. He was Second-team All-Texas Athlete’ selection for 5atexasfootball.com. He was a Top 50 defensive back on fab50recruiting.com. As well as a PrepStar All-Midlands selection as an athlete’. He was also a Prep Football Report All-Southwest selection as a receiver, and also a SuperPrep Southwest selection at #30.

Steptoe recorded 32 receptions for 607 yards and five touchdowns as a junior. He also recorded 10 punt returns for 215 yards. He was a 5A All-District 13 honors and a Texas Football Second-team Super Team selection as a junior. He attended the U.S. Army All-American Camp that summer, and recorded a 37-inch vertical leap in the Texas Nike Camp. He finished in the top five in the 2002 District track championships in the long jump and 4x100 relay.

Steptoe was a team captain for the football team his final two years. He played mostly quarterback his senior season and earned First-team All-District 13-5A honors as a utility back. He played wide receiver, slot back, running back and quarterback in one game against Temple High School. He was also a three-year letterman as a Point guard on the basketball team as well. All-District and All-State academic honors as a senior.

College years

Recruiting

Measureables
Ht. Wt. 40 yd. 20 Shut. Squat Max. Vertical Jump Bench Max. Broad Jump
5'8" 170 lb. 4.41 X 400[2] 37.9"[3] 260[4] X"

On June 10, 2002, Steptoe, a three star Athlete (a player whom plays positions on offense as well as defense) recruit, named his top five colleges, which were Arkansas,[5] Arizona, Texas,[6] Texas A&M,[7] and UCLA.[8] And by December 9, he had narrowed his list down to three schools, Arkansas, Arizona, and UCLA.[9] And on December 10,[10] he announced he had signed a letter of intent with Arizona to play college football.[11] However, after having committed to Arizona, he still visited SMU on January 11, 2003,[12] as well as Arkansas on January 18.[13] His decision waivered some and he said he "had some thinking to do".[14] However, he decided to honor his committment and attend Arizona.

College career

As a true freshman in 2003, Steptoe played in all 12 games. He started the final home game of the season against the national champion USC Trojans. He saw his first full-rotation play at receiver against Arizona State in the final game of the season and recorded a season-high and career-high seven receptions. He finished the Oregon game with four kickoff returns for a then career-best 99 yards, including a season-best long of 41-yards. For the season he recorded nine receptions for 77 yards. He also recorded 15 punt returns for 69 yards, an average of 4.6 yards per return, as well as, a school-record 28 kickoff returns for 480 yards, for an average of 17.1 yards per return.

As a sophomore in 2004, Steptoe started 10 games. He also earned All-Pac-10 honorable mention honors. He finished the season with 30 receptions for 446 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged 14.9 yards-per-recption and 44.6 yards-per-game. He ranked fourth in the conference in kick returns, with 17 kickoff returns for 384 yards, averaging 22.6 yards-per-return. He recorded six receptions for 68 yards against Arizona State. He recorded a career-long, 50-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Richard Kovalcheck during a road game against Washington, as well as three kickoff returns for 86 yards. Against Washington State, he recorded a career-high 105 yards on six receptions, including two touchdowns.

As a junior in 2005, Steptoe earned All-Pac 10 honorable mention for second consecutive year. He played in 10 games, eight starts, and recorded 37 receptions for 493 yards and 1,271 all-purpose yards. He ranked 24th in the nation with an 11.1-yard punt return average, and 27th in the nation with a kickoff return average of 25.5 yards. He ranked 42nd in the nation in all-purpose yards with 127.1 per game. He also became the school's career-leader in kickoff returns with 64. He recorded a 63-yard punt return touchdown against #7 UCLA. He recorded a career-high 76-yard kickoff return on the road against USC.

As a senior in 2006, Steptoe played in all 12 games. He recorded 55 receptions for 568 yards, and two touchdowns. He also carried the ball seven times for 34 yards.[15] He also had one return for a touchdown.[16]

While at Arizona, Steptoe was a Family studies and Human development major. He was also a Football representative to the Student-Athlete Advisory Board 2005 - 2006.

Professional career

NFL Combine

Steptoe was invited, and attended the 2007 NFL Combine. He was recorded as the shortest wide receiver at the Combine that year.[17]

Pre-draft measureables
Ht. Wt. 40 yd. 20 Shut. 3-cone Vertical Jump Bench Reps. Broad Jump
5'9" 194 lb. 4.59 4.17 7.05 36 1/2" *17 *10'4"

(* represents NFL Combine)[18]

NFL Draft

Steptoe was selected in the seventh round (234th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.

Cleveland Browns

He spent his rookie season on the Browns' practice squad. In preseason games before the 2008 season, his performance earned him a roster spot. He made his regular season NFL debut in the Browns Week 1, home-opening 28-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on September 7, 2008. It also happened to be his first career start, as wide receiver Joe Jurevicius had been placed on injured reserve and would miss the entire season, as well Donté Stallworth did not play due to an injury, and wide receiver / kick returner Joshua Cribbs did not play due to a high ankle sprain.[19] Which forced Steptoe into the starting lineup, as well as the role of kickoff and punt returner.

Personal

Steptoe is the son of James and Annette Steptoe of Bryan, Texas. His mother is a nurse’s aide, and his brother, James Jr., also played football at Bryan High School.

References

Notes

  1. ^ "Syndric Steptoe Profile". Rivals100.Rivals.com. Rivals.com. 2003. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  2. ^ "Syndric Steptoe Profile". Rivals100.Rivals.com. Rivals.com. 2003. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  3. ^ "Syndric Steptoe - Bryan HS Roster (Recorded at Nike Camp)". ScoutCombines.Scout.com. Scout.com. 2003. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  4. ^ "Syndric Steptoe Profile". Rivals100.Rivals.com. Rivals.com. 2003. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  5. ^ Crabtree, Jeremy (2003-01-19). "Hawgs, Ponies, Cats to battle for ATH". Rivals100.Rivals.com. Rivals.com. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  6. ^ Suchomel, Jason (2002-06-10). "Syndric Steptoe names a top five". Rivals100.Rivals.com. Rivals.com. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  7. ^ Sandhop, David (2002-06-26). "Where do the Aggies stand with Steptoe?". Rivals.com. The Aggie Websider. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  8. ^ Woods, Will (2002-12-09). "Texas Athlete Sets Official Visit to Arkansas". Rivals.com Football Recruiting. Rivals.com. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  9. ^ Woods, Will (2002-12-09). "Texas Athlete Sets Official Visit to Arkansas". Rivals.com Football Recruiting. Rivals.com. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  10. ^ Crabtree, Jeremy (2002-12-10). "Texas ATH picks Pac 10". Rivals.com Football Recruiting. Rivals.com. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  11. ^ Miller, Jeff (2003-01-02). "Texas DB Could Change His Mind". Rivals100.Rivals.com. HawgSports.com. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  12. ^ Crabtree, Jeremy (2003-01-12). "Arizona commit blown away by SMU?". Rivals.com Football Recruiting. Rivals.com. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  13. ^ Crabtree, Jeremy (2003-01-19). "Hawgs, Ponies, Cats to battle for ATH". Rivals100.Rivals.com. Rivals.com. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  14. ^ Crabtree, Jeremy (2003-01-19). "Hawgs, Ponies, Cats to battle for ATH". Rivals100.Rivals.com. Rivals.com. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  15. ^ "Syndric Steptoe 2006 Stats". CSTV.com. CBS College Sports. 2006. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  16. ^ "Arizona 2006 Player Stats". CSTV.com. CBS College Sports. 2006. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  17. ^ "Q.I. Sports 2007 NFL Combine Coverage (Day 2 Notes)". QISports.com. Q.I. Sports. 2007. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  18. ^ "Syndric Steptoe, DS #38 WR, Arizona". NFLDraftScout.com. 2007. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
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