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Steve Atwater, born Stephen Dennis Atwater on October 28, 1966, is an American former professional football player who was a safety for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He starred at the University of Arkansas, where he moved from quarterback to safety, made the all-conference team three times and was an All-American twice, and the Broncos took him 20th overall in the 1989 draft as the first safety selected. He was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and a two-time Super Bowl champion, and he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on February 1, 2020. With Dennis Smith he anchored a Broncos secondary known for its ferocious hits on opposing players.

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    Stephen Dennis Atwater (born October 28, 1966)
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    He was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time Super Bowl champion.
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    is an American former professional football player
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    Atwater signed with the University of Arkansas, where he was moved from quarterback to safety.
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    Stephen Dennis Atwater (born October 28, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).
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