Stephen Paul Corbett (August 11, 1951 â October 30, 2025) was an American professional football player who was an offensive guard for one season with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) in 1975. He was selected in the second round of the 1974 NFL draft with the 30th overall pick. He retired in 1976 because of injuries but attempted a comeback in 1978 and in 1979.