Stefan Logan (born June 2, 1981) is a podcast host for ProSportsExtra and former American professional gridiron football player who played as a running back and special teamer in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Miami Dolphins of the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at the University of South Dakota. Logan has also played for the BC Lions, Montreal Alouettes, and Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL, and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions of the NFL. Logan has gained fame on social media as he has promoted his wife's battle with cancer.
Early years
Logan attended Miami Jackson High School in Miami, Florida. He took a three-year break from football before enrolling at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD.
Track and field
Aside from football, Logan also ran track in college, where he set a conference record of 6.75 seconds in the 60 meters. Logan also ran the 100 meters, recording a personal best of 10.78 seconds.
Personal bests
College career
Logan walked on at the University of South Dakota after three years off from football. Logan ran football and track at South Dakota from 2003 to 2006, becoming one of the most accomplished players in University of South Dakota history.
2003
In 2003 Logan joined the program as a running back. Logan immediately started and made an impact with 1,115 rushing yards and 5 rushing touchdowns. Logan was a part of the NCC-Honoree.
2004
As a sophomore Logan ran for 1,345 rushing yards and 3 rushing scores. Logan also made impact in the passing game with 179 yards and 1 touchdown. Logan was a part of the NCC-Honoree for the second straight year. Logan was also an accomplished track runner placing 7th at the NCAA indoor national championship meet. Logan was also a track All American
2005
As a Junior Logan ran for 1,751 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns. Logan kept his title as an all purpose back adding 428 yards and two touchdowns along with 174 total return yards. Logan was James an All American for the first time in his career and was a NCC-Honoree for the 3rd year in a row.
2006
In Logan’s final year at the University of South Dakota he ran for 1,707 yards and 9 touchdowns along with 153 yards and 2 scores through the air. Logan also flexed his returning ability with 810 total return yards and 2 return touchdowns. Logan was named an All American for Football and Track, the Most Valuable Offensive Back, and a finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy. The Division 2 Equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. Logan left as The University of South Dakotas all time leader in rushing yards. Logan is 14th All Time In Division 2 history for rushing yards with 5,958 and 3rd in yards per carry with 7.7. He is one of 10 Division 2 players to rush for 1,000 yards in all 4 seasons.
In 2016 the University of South Dakota announced that Logan would be in their team's Hall of Fame. In 2018 he was inducted.
Professional career
Miami Dolphins
Logan was signed as an undrafted free agent by his hometown team, the Miami Dolphins in 2007, but was released prior to the regular season.
BC Lions
Logan signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League for the 2008 CFL season. He rushed 122 times for 889 yards, and made 52 catches for 477 yards and three touchdowns.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Logan was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to compete for a roster spot as a return specialist. Logan finished the 2009 preseason with 5 kickoff returns for 185 yards and 9 punt returns for 191 yards and a touchdown. He also had 2 carries for 27 yards on reverses. Logan was rewarded for his performance with a spot on the 53-man roster. In 2009, he broke the Steelers single-season record for return yards. On September 4, 2010, Logan was released by the Steelers.
Detroit Lions
Logan was signed by the Detroit Lions on September 5, 2010, one day after he was released by the Steelers. On October 10, 2010, against the Rams, Logan scored a touchdown on a 105-yard kickoff return, tying a Lions team record. Logan was named a Pro Bowl alternate for the NFC during the 2010 NFL season.