From college suspension to Super Bowl glory: the rise of Rhamondre Stevenson
In short: A failed drug test for marijuana sidelined Rhamondre Stevenson during his time at Oklahoma, but it didn't derail his career. From a fourth-round NFL draft pick to a key contributor in the Super Bowl, Stevenson's journey is a testament to resilience and professional evolution.
Rhamondre Stevenson's path to the NFL was marked by both significant highs and notable setbacks. During his tenure at the University of Oklahoma, he demonstrated immediate impact by scoring rushing touchdowns in each of his first five collegiate games. However, his 2019 season was interrupted when a failed drug test for marijuana led to a suspension for the Peach Bowl. Despite this, he finished that season with 515 rushing yards and six touchdowns across 13 games. Before transferring to Oklahoma, he spent two seasons playing for Cerritos College. During his high school years in Las Vegas, he earned the title of High School Player of the Year in 2015.
After returning to the field in 2020, Stevenson's performance escalated, culminating in a Cotton Bowl MVP performance where he amassed 186 rushing yards. This momentum carried him into the 2021 NFL draft, where the New England Patriots selected him in the fourth round, 120th overall. He signed a four-year rookie contract with the franchise on May 19, 2021, marking the start of his professional career.
Stevenson has since become a versatile asset for the Patriots. His 2022 season saw a breakout performance, totaling 1,040 rushing yards and 421 receiving yards. By the 2025 season, he had become a dual-threat weapon, contributing significantly to the team's 14–3 record and 2nd seed in the AFC. His career reached a pinnacle in Super Bowl LX, where he recorded 63 scrimmage yards and a receiving touchdown, despite a 29–13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. In 2024, he secured a four-year contract extension worth $36 million. He also earned the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award during the 2025 season.
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