Stephen Paea was drafted No. 53 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. 83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 21 · #53 overall
Stephen Paea Oregon State Draft
Stephen Paea was drafted No. 53 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. 83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #53
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 83
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1917th at Oregon State
The pick
How Stephen Paea came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Oregon State
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 303 lbs
- Hometown
- Los Altos, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 44 prospect85.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 83
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1917th among Oregon State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1579% of career value
- Final season
- 20176 years after the draft
Around pick 53
Who came off the board on either side of Stephen Paea.
Clemson
North Carolina
Temple
Florida State · 3× Pro Bowl
Oregon State in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Oregon State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Stephen Paea in the 2011 NFL Draft
Stephen Paea is a Defensive tackle out of Oregon State selected No. 53 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2011 NFL Draft. 83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Oregon State has produced 72 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Stephen Paea drafted?
Stephen Paea was selected No. 53 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/stephen-paea.
What college did Stephen Paea play for?
Stephen Paea played college football at Oregon State in the Pac-10. See every Oregon State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-state-beavers.
How did Stephen Paea's NFL career turn out?
83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/stephen-paea.