Steve Tovar

Total tackles	525
Sacks	8
Forced fumbles	6
Fumble recoveries	3
Interceptions	7
Interception yards	69
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Steve Tovar
No. 51, 58, 56, 55, 59
Position	Linebacker
Personal information
Born	April 25, 1970; Elyria, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school	West (Elyria)
College	Ohio State (1989–1992)
NFL draft	1993: 3rd round, 59th overall pick
Career history
Playing
	Cincinnati Bengals (1993–1997); San Diego Chargers (1998); Carolina Panthers (1999); San Diego Chargers (2000);
Coaching
	Army (2004–2005) ; Linebackers coach; Miami Dolphins (2006) ; Defensive assistant coach; Kansas (2007–2008) ; Linebackers coach;
Awards and highlights
	PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team (1993); 2× First-team All-American (1991, 1992); Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Year (1992); 3× First-team All-Big Ten (1990–1992);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles
Total tackles	525
Sacks	8
Forced fumbles	6
Fumble recoveries	3
Interceptions	7
Interception yards	69
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Steven Eric Tovar (born April 25, 1970) is an American former football player and coach. He played professionally as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, the San Diego Chargers and the Carolina Panthers. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by the Bengals in the third round (59th overall) of the 1993 NFL draft.