Matt Stevens was drafted No. 87 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Appalachian St.. 108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #87
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 108
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 244th at Appalachian St.
The pick
How Matt Stevens came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
- Appalachian St.
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 108
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 244th among Appalachian St. picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 625% of career value
- Final season
- 20037 years after the draft
Around pick 87
Who came off the board on either side of Matt Stevens.
Ohio State
Arizona · 1× Pro Bowl
Virginia Tech
Chattanooga · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Other DB picks from Appalachian St.
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Matt Stevens in the 1996 NFL Draft
Matt Stevens is a Defensive back out of Appalachian St. selected No. 87 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft. 108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Appalachian St. has produced 11 NFL draft picks since 1984.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Matt Stevens drafted?
Matt Stevens was selected No. 87 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/matt-stevens.
What college did Matt Stevens play for?
Matt Stevens played college football at Appalachian St.. See every Appalachian St. draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/appalachianstate.
How did Matt Stevens's NFL career turn out?
108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/matt-stevens.