Appendectomy aside, Stephens earns praise in Sporting News

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AMES (ISU) — Iowa State center Reggie Stephens is cautiously optimistic that he will be back in the lineup against Oklahoma State after undergoing an appendectomy on Oct. 27. 

Stephens’ string of 36 straight starts at three different positions in the offensive line was broken Saturday when the senior missed ISU’s 35-10 loss at Texas A&M. He did travel to his home state last weekend and watched from the sideline in street clothes.

Stephens’ stock among NFL scouts is rising fast. Witness today’s Sporting News Today evaluation of the 6-foot-3, 333-pound senior from Rowlett, Texas by former NFL scout Russ Lande.

“Iowa State center Reggie Stephens grabbed our attention recently when he held his own against Nebraska’s (Ndamukong) Suh (in Iowa State’s 9-7 win in Lincoln on Oct. 24). Coming into the season, Stephens was viewed as a likely undrafted free agent but has had a strong senior season. He is now a mid-round prospect who can solidify that standing if he maintains his level of performance the rest of the season.”

ISU plays host to No. 18 Oklahoma State on Saturday.

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