A high-character player with size and big hands to be a factor in the passing game, Stevens is also a solid blocker. He'll be considered on the second day.

Positives: Prototype size for the position. … Impressive blocker. … Good strength and technique at the point of attack. … Physical at the point. … Has the athleticism and strength to make combo blocks, helping the offensive tackle seal the defensive end before releasing to block the incoming linebacker in space. … Good release off the line of scrimmage, using a combination of agility and strength to get clear. … Effective short- and mid-range target. … Uses his size well to block the defender from the ball. … Reliable hands. … Fights for extra yardage. …

Negatives: Lacks great burst off the snap. … Isn't the elite athlete so en vogue at the position. … Lacks the speed to challenge defenses down the seam and isn't a breakaway threat. … Didn't develop into a featured component of the Cal offense.

Listed No. 54 in Rivals.com's national ranking for tight ends as a senior. … a member of the first team Best of the West squad by the Long Beach Press-Telegram. … Also an All-Far West choice by SuperPrep magazine and All-West Region selection by PrepStar. … Stockpiled 126 tackles on defense and caught four touchdown receptions at tight end as a senior. … voted first team all-league, All-CIF and all-area as a senior. … Named his team's Defensive Player of the Year. … Selected to player in the CaliFlorida Bowl.

Enjoys snowboarding and surfing. … Cousin is Mike Tully, who won a silver medal in the pole vault in the 1984 Olympics. … Parents are Mark and Helene Stevens. … Born Sept. 1, 1984. … Legal studies major.