UT Martin’s D’Carrious Stephens brings veteran thump and playmaking pop at linebacker
D’Carrious Stephens is a seasoned, physical UT Martin linebacker who has already shown he can impact games as a tackler, a passer-disruptor, and even a special-teams weapon; in 2021, he logged 77 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, and a blocked-punt touchdown return, while UT Martin’s own bio notes two OVC Defensive Player of the Week honors and a steady starter’s resume. That profile screams high motor, toughness, and football IQ — the kind of inside linebacker who fits best with a defense that wants dependable run fits, downhill violence, and a playmaker who shows up when the game gets messy.
