
CALIFORNIA, Pa. — (WPXI) – A Central Catholic graduate and California University of Pennsylvania football player died Tuesday, reportedly from complications due to COVID-19. Jamain Stephens was the son of former Steelers offensive tackle Jamain Stephens. According to the university, the younger Stephens was a business administration major and a senior on the football team. He played in 32 games for the university. “Jamain was such a wonderful student with a smile on his face every time you saw him,” said athletic director Dr. Karen Hjerpe. “His personality was contagious, and he made such a positive impact on everyone he met.” Central Catholic High School posted on Facebook that Stephens commonly went by his nickname, “Juice,” and was a defensive lineman for the school. He won two Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League championships and a state championship in 2015. “Rough day. Jamian had a huge impact on our program, was well-liked by everybody. He had a personality that was contagious,” said Cal U head football coach Gary Dunn. It’s evident that Stephens had a big personality and was loved by so many. “You could always count on him putting his big hand on ya and saying, ‘What’s up, coach?’ and I’m just going to miss him being around,” Dunn said.