He attended Greater Johnstown High School, where he competed in football, baseball, wrestling, and track.

[2] He was the starter for the Panthers before being replaced by future NFL Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy in 2007.

On November 1, 2009, Stephens-Howling recorded his first NFL touchdown on a 14-yard reception from quarterback Kurt Warner against the Carolina Panthers.

[10] On October 31, 2010, he scored his first rushing touchdown after bouncing out near the sidelines and running 30 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

[11] On December 4, 2011, Stephens-Howling scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime against the Dallas Cowboys on a 52-yard reception from Kevin Kolb.