Aaron Stecker

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=New Orleans Saints
currentnumber=27
currentposition=Running back
birthdate=birth date and age|1975|11|13
birthplace=Green Bay, Wisconsin
heightft=5
heightin=10
weight=213
debutyear=2000
debutteam=Tampa Bay Buccaneers
college=Western Illinois
undraftedyear=1999
pastteams=
* Chicago Bears (1999)*
* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1999-2003)
* Scottish Claymores (2000)
* New Orleans Saints (2004-present):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
status=Active
highlights=
* NFL Europe Offensive MVP (2000)
* Super Bowl champion (Super Bowl XXXVII)
nfl=STE016516

Aaron Stecker (born November 13, 1975 in Green Bay, Wisconsin) is an American football running back for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 1999. He played college football at Western Illinois.

Stecker has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, earning a Super Bowl ring with the team in Super Bowl XXXVII.

Early years

Stecker attended Ashwaubenon High School in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, and was a letterman in football and baseball. His number, 27, has been retired.

College career

Stecker began his college career at Wisconsin in 1995. He played two years there, recording three 100-yard games, a 100-yard kick return for a touchdown, and a 63-yard punt return for a touchdown. In 1997 he transferred to Western Illinois after the emergence of future Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne. During the 1997 season, Stecker recorded 2,293 rushing yards en route to winning the Gateway Football Conference player of the year award. Stecker would finish his career at Western Illinois as the school's all-time leading rusher, with 3,799 yards in just two seasons. The record was broken by Travis Glasford in 2005.

External links

* [http://neworleanssaints.com/Team/Roster/People/Aaron%20Stecker.aspx New Orleans Saints bio]