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.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:	West ; (Elyria, Ohio)
College:	Ohio State (1989–1992)
NFL draft:	1993: 3rd round, 59th pick
Career history
As a player:
	Cincinnati Bengals (1993–1997); San Diego Chargers (1998); Carolina Panthers (1999); San Diego Chargers (2000);
As a coach:
	Army (2004–2005) ; Linebackers coach; Miami Dolphins (2006) ; Defensive assistant coach; Kansas (2007–2008) ; Linebackers coach;
Career highlights and awards
	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 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.