Steven Marshall Herndon (born May 25, 1977) is a former professional American football guard.[1][2]

Steve Herndon

Herndon with Champ Bailey in 2004
No. 79, 73
Position:	Guard
Personal information
Born:	(1977-05-25) May 25, 1977 (age 45) LaGrange, Georgia
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	292 lb (132 kg)
Career information
College:	Georgia
Undrafted:	2000
Career history
Miami Dolphins (2000)* Denver Broncos (2000–2003) Atlanta Falcons (2004)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 37 Games started: 13
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Herndon, born and raised in LaGrange, Georgia, attended high school and played on its football team with Warren Mathis, who later became rapper Bubba Sparxxx.

Herndon left the NFL in 2005 after knee and neck injuries. Herndon was most remembered for breaking Jamal Williams leg during a game against the San Diego Chargers. The block was extremely controversial and many called for Herndon to be banned for several games. Herndon was also instrumental in helping the Atlanta Falcons reach the NFC championship game in 2004 earning him the Steve Bartkowski Offensive MVP trophy. The award was given to the five starters and Herndon as he backed up every position that season.

He currently owns a recovery residence "Safety Net Recovery" in Smyrna, Georgia.

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