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Utah Offensive Lineman Tevita Stevens Signs With Elite Sports Agency

November 3, 2012; Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) receives a snap from center Tevita Stevens (54). Credit: Russ Isabella-US PRESSWIRE
November 3, 2012; Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) receives a snap from center Tevita Stevens (54). Credit: Russ Isabella-US PRESSWIRE

Brandon, Florida-based football agency Elite Sports Agency has announced the signing of Utah offensive lineman Tevita Stevens.

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Stevens, a center/guard, is the first clients from Utah for Elite Sports Agency, which (according to the agency’s website) represents thirteen NFL players, including Buffalo Bills (and former Florida Gators) wide receiver David Nelson, and also represents an athlete in the Lingerie Football League.  Her name is Elizabeth Gorman.  Elite Sports Agency’s other offensive linemen clients in the NFL are Phil Trautwein (also a former Gator) on the New Orleans Saints and Sampson Genus (USF) on the Green Bay Packers.

NFLDraftScout.com currently ranks Tevita Stevens as the third best Utah prospect available in the 2013 NFL Draft, fourteenth best center available, and the 398th best overall.  He received 2012 ALL-PAC-12 Honorable Mention after his senior season.

Update: I have been informed that Elite Sports Agency no longer represents David Nelson.  The former Gators WR is represented by Joel Segal of Lagardere Unlimited.

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