Shamar Irvin Stephen (/ˈstɛfən/ STEF-ən; born February 25, 1991) is a former American football defensive end.

Stephen attended Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School in Brookville, New York, where he was a two-sport standout playing football and basketball.

[2] As a sophomore, he played both on defense and offense and compiled 9 tackles and a sack while also rushing for 91 yards on 18 carries (5.1 avg.)

He made his professional debut in the Vikings' season opener against the St. Louis Rams on September 7, 2014, notching two total tackles.

He started his second career game against the Panthers in Week 13 and notched a career-best 10 tackles, with five solo stops.

On October 18, 2015, Stephen suffered a season-ending toe injury against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6 and was carted off the field.

[9] In week 4 against the Chicago Bears, Stephen recorded his first sack of his second tenure with the Vikings on Chase Daniel in the 16–6 loss.