Stacey Driver was born on March 4, 1964 in Griffin, Georgia. He is 5'7 and 190 lbs. Driver played as a running back at Griffin High School, and was given the title of Allstate and All American. In 1982, Driver began his career at Clemson University. He played as a running back for the Tigers until 1985. In 1987 Driver signed with the Cleveland Browns as a free agent; he played for one season before sustaining a serious knee injury.