Chicago Bears
Stephen Paea - #92 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 300 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/11/1988 |
| Birthplace | Auckland, Ne |
| College | Oregon State |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 2nd round, 21st pick by Bears |
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PLAYER NEWS
The Chicago Bears have locked in two more draft picks, agreeing to four-year deals with defensive tackle Stephen Paea and safety Chris Conte.|||||||
A second-round pick out of Oregon State, Paea was the 2010 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year. He had 129 tackles (60 solo) and 14 sacks while setting a school record with nine forced fumbles.