Stephen Dale Starring (born July 30, 1961)[2] is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL).

After attending Vinton High School, Starring played quarterback for McNeese State University.

He was MVP for the Cowboys football team at the 1980 Independence Bowl and 1980 Offensive Player of the Year of the Southland Conference (SLC), gaining 1,980 yards of total offense, including 974 rushing yards, a school record for rushing yards by a QB.

He went on to play wide receiver for six seasons for the New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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