Middle linebacker Nate Stupar has had quite the week. Just two days ago after being released from the New York Giants, Stupar was re-signed. Stupar, whose NFL career spans seven seasons, will provide the young defense with skills he garnered from his seasoned career.
Following in his parents Stephen and Cher Stupar’s footsteps, Stupar attended Penn State University. Stupar was a star at PSU, playing not only on the football team but the school’s basketball and lacrosse squads.
Although he may have dabbled in other sports, football is in Stupar’s blood. Stupar’s father Stephen was a lineman at Penn State from 1976-1979. His uncle’s all played football as well. One of his uncles Jeff Hostetler was an NFL quarterback, playing for the New York Giants, the Los Angeles and Oakland Raiders and the Washington Redskins.
Stupar was drafted in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders and went on to play for the San Francisco 49ers, the New Orleans Saints, the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Atlanta Falcons and most recently the New York Giants.
Going into his eighth season, Stupar, in his NFL career, so far has recorded 133 total tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception. Stupar also had a return touchdown with the Atlanta Falcons.
Stupar will prove to be an asset to the New York Giants defense because he brings with him a tenured career. He is most certainly adept at the linebacker position and with his drive and determination can add a sense of hope to this defense.
As his football career advances, his heart and kindness expand and grows. Stupar is truly a shining star. Along with his wife Marissa, Stupar established the State of Hope Foundation. He created it when he was at State College in 2016 to “provide children of low-income families, single parents, and other less fortunate situations with positive life experiences that they may not be able to obtain otherwise”. Through his foundation, Stupar has held celebrity golf tournaments to benefit underprivileged youth. Stupar has also helped foster kids with his Carry-On program in which he provides a backpack full of school essentials and other necessary items to benefit these children.
Stupar truly provides hope to those less-fortunate and lives his life with a purpose to always give back.  A leader in every sense of the word, Stupar will prove to be a gem for the New York Giants both on and off the field!