Mainly used as a backup for most of his career, Stecker started 14 games during his five years with the Saints, and also often served as a kick returner for both Tampa Bay and New Orleans.

On April 20, 2010, Stecker announced that he was retiring from football,[1] although later in 2010, he worked out for, but did not sign with, the Green Bay Packers.

In 1997, he transferred to Western Illinois after the emergence of future Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne pushed Stecker from his starting role with the Badgers.

[3] During the 1997 season, Stecker recorded 2,293 rushing yards en route to winning the Gateway Football Conference player of the year award.

Stecker finished his career at Western Illinois as the school's all-time leading rusher, with 3,799 yards in just two seasons.

Competing with established backs such as Reggie Bush and Deuce McAllister led to sparse playing time.

[1] Skylar is a singer: by age 12 she had sung the national anthem at Wisconsin Badgers,[20] New Orleans Saints,[21] UCLA, and Green Bay Packers games.