Nate Stupar

Stephen Nathan Stupar (born March 14, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft.

A native of State College, Pennsylvania, Stupar played at Penn State, where he appeared in 52 games (16 starts) and registered 205 tackles, five sacks, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and 12 passes defensed, in his career.

Stupar was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft. He later signed to the team’s practice squad following training camp and later released on September 12, 2012.

Stupar then signed with the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad on November 19, 2012, and spent the remainder of the regular season with the Eagles.

Stupar was signed to the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers on January 8, 2013. Stupar was released by the 49ers on November 2.

On November 4, 2013, the Jacksonville Jaguars were awarded Stupar on waivers.

On August 30, 2014, he was released on the final cuts. He had led the Jaguars in tackles during the preseason but was cut in lieu of J. T. Thomas, who is more multi-dimensional and able to play both special teams and all three linebacker positions.

On August 31, 2014, the Atlanta Falcons signed Stupar. The Falcons added him to the 53-man roster.