Steve Linton
Steven Saderrick Linton is an American football defensive end for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League. He played college football for the Syracuse Orange, Texas Tech [Red Raiders football|Texas Tech Red Raiders] and Baylor Bears.
Linton attended Dublin High School in Dublin, Georgia. As a senior he notched 67 tackles with 18 being for a loss and nine sacks. Coming out of high school, Linton was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Syracuse Orange over other schools such as Missouri, Arizona State and South Florida.
College career
Syracuse
As a freshman in 2019, Linton was redshirted. In 2020, he racked up 15 tackles and a fumble recovery in one start for Syracuse. In 2021, Linton played in seven games, recording six tackles with two being for a loss, and a sack. In 2022, he totaled 22 tackles with six being for a loss, three and a half sacks, and two forced fumbles for the Orange. After the season, Linton entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Texas Tech
Linton transferred to play for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. In week 7 of the 2023 season, he notched three sacks and two forced fumbles in a win over Baylor. Linton finished the 2023 season with 22 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, three sacks, ad two forced fumbles for the Red Raiders. After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Baylor
Linton transferred to play for the Baylor Bears. In week 4 of the 2024 season, he recorded five tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble versus Colorado. Linton finished his final collegiate season in 2024, appearing in nine games with five starts, where he totaled 25 tackles with seven going for a loss, three sacks, and a fumble recovery. After the season, he declared for the 2025 NFL draft.
Professional career
Birmingham Stallions
On May 19, 2025, Linton signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League.
On January 13, 2026, Linton was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks in the 2026 UFL Draft.