Steven Sadderick Linton is a former collegiate football defensive end who played for the Baylor Bears during the 2024 season. Before transferring to Baylor, he spent time at Syracuse University from 2019 to 2022 and played for Texas Tech in 2023. On January 16, 2025, he announced his decision to enter the 2025 NFL Draft via his Instagram (@ssuperior_7).
At Baylor, he appeared in nine games, recording 25 tackles and three sacks in 2024. During his four years at Syracuse, he played in 29 games, tallying 46 tackles and 4.5 sacks. At Texas Tech in 2023, he played eight games and finished with 22 tackles and three sacks, as per Sports Reference. After the 2024 season, he participated in the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, where he posted a 32.5-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-4 broad jump, a 7.25-second three-cone drill, and completed 21 reps on the bench press, as per NFL's official website.
Steve Linton's hometown
Steve Linton hometown is Dublin, Georgia, USA, as per Syracuse's official website. Linton attended Dublin High School in his hometown. As a senior, he recorded 67 tackles, including 18 tackles for loss and nine sacks. In his junior year, he added 64 tackles, 11 for loss, and five sacks. He finished his high school career with 161 tackles and 30 sacks. Linton was a three-star recruit, according to Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN. He chose to attend Syracuse over offers from Arizona State, Baylor, Missouri, and UCF. (via Baylor's official website)
Steve Linton's birthplace
Steve Linton was born in Dublin, Georgia, USA, to parents Amy Linton and Gerrard Sinkfield. (via Texas Tech's official website)
Steve Linton's nationality
Steve Linton holds American nationality and citizenship, as per NFL's official website.
FAQs on Steve Linton
A. No, Steve Linton is not married, as of April 2025.
A. Steve Linton’s parents are Gerrard Sinkfield and Amy Linton.
A. Steve Linton is 25 years old, as of April 2025.
A. Steve Linton stands 6 feet 4 inch tall.
