Stephen Braggs is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for seven seasons in the National Football League. He played collegiately for the Texas Longhorns, where he was a four year starter and, as a senior, he was honored by Gannett News Service as a third-team All-American. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth-round of the 1987 NFL draft and was a member of the "Dawg Pound" with the nickname of "Puppy Dawg". He spent five seasons with the Browns, helping them reach the 1989 AFC Conference Championship game, and then finished his career with two seasons in Miami. For his career he recorded 5 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries, and 4.5 sacks.