Steven Gachette
Encyclopedia
Steven Gachette is an American professional football quarterback
who is currently signed with the Kansas City Command of the Arena Football League
. He was also a member of the Calgary Stampeders
of the Canadian Football League
. He played college football
at NCAA Division II Southwest Baptist University
.
in Lehigh Acres, Florida
.
and started every game for the Bearcats, completing 315 of 515 passes for 2,953 yards, and 15 TDs. He also rushed for seven TDs on 104 Attempts for 461 Yards.
Steven holds the record for Most Career Pass Completions in NCAA Division II History with 1,119.
, Gachette signed a two-year contract with the Calgary Stampeders
of the Canadian Football League
. He was released by the Stampeders on June 18, 2011 after only one preseason appearance.
In July 2011, Gachette signed with the Kansas City Command of the Arena Football League
.
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
who is currently signed with the Kansas City Command of the Arena Football League
Arena Football League
The Arena Football League is the highest level of professional indoor American football in the United States. It is currently the second longest running professional football league in the United States, after the National Football League. It was founded in 1987 by Jim Foster...
. He was also a member of the Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
of the Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at NCAA Division II Southwest Baptist University
Southwest Baptist University
Southwest Baptist University is a private institute of higher education affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention which is part of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 2003 there were approximately 3,600 students attending at one of SBU's four Missouri, United States campuses in Bolivar,...
.
Early years
Gachette played high school football at Lehigh Senior High SchoolLehigh Senior High School
Lehigh Senior High School is located in Lehigh Acres, FL, a suburb of Fort Myers, FL. It is one of the largest high schools in Lee County with a total enrollment of 2,167 students in grades 9 through 12 . The current principal is Jeff S. Spiro. It is part of the Lee County School District. Lehigh...
in Lehigh Acres, Florida
Lehigh Acres, Florida
Lehigh Acres is a census-designated place in Lee County, Florida, United States. The US Census Bureau estimates the CDP's population at 67,867 as of 2006...
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2007 season
In 2007, he started his red shirt freshman season for the Southwest Baptist UniversitySouthwest Baptist University
Southwest Baptist University is a private institute of higher education affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention which is part of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 2003 there were approximately 3,600 students attending at one of SBU's four Missouri, United States campuses in Bolivar,...
and started every game for the Bearcats, completing 315 of 515 passes for 2,953 yards, and 15 TDs. He also rushed for seven TDs on 104 Attempts for 461 Yards.
2008 season
In 2008, Gachette again started every game for the Bearcats. He threw for 3,360 yards on 27 TDs, while having a completion percentage of 59.9% on 296 completions on 494 attempts. He also ran the ball 159 times, for 947 yards and six touchdowns en route to being named First Team All-Independent and the ICAA Player of the Year.2009 season
In early 2009, Gachette was named D-II Pre Season All-American and Pre Season All-Conference. He completed 61.6% of his passes for 28 TDs and 3,015 yards and rushed for 1,158 yards on 7.0 yards per carry, for 8 TDs. Gachette was named a Harlon Hill Regional Finalist, AFCA All-State Good Works Team nominee, was honorable mention D-II All-American, Conference Player of the Year, among other awards. By the end of the season, Steven had broken 18 SBU records.2010 season
Once again in early 2010, Gachette was named to the D-II Pre Season All-American team, and Pre Season All-Conference. He passed for 3,247 yards while completing 66.2% of passes he attempted and threw for 24 TDs. In this season, Gachette carried the ball 129 times for 1,018 yards and 15 TDs. He was named Conference Player of the Year for the third time in his career, and named a Harlon Hill Regional Finalist for the second straight year.Legacy at SBU
Gachette walked onto the SBU football team in 2006 at only 140 Lbs. In his four year career at SBU, Steven broke every SBU record by a QB. He also accounted for 15,000 total yards, as he threw 99 touchdown passes and ran for 35.Steven holds the record for Most Career Pass Completions in NCAA Division II History with 1,119.
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft2011 NFL Draft
The 2011 NFL Draft was the 76th installment of the annual NFL Draft, where the franchises of the National Football League select newly eligible football players...
, Gachette signed a two-year contract with the Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
of the Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
. He was released by the Stampeders on June 18, 2011 after only one preseason appearance.
In July 2011, Gachette signed with the Kansas City Command of the Arena Football League
Arena Football League
The Arena Football League is the highest level of professional indoor American football in the United States. It is currently the second longest running professional football league in the United States, after the National Football League. It was founded in 1987 by Jim Foster...
.