Robert Steeples
Robert Steeples (born November 27, 1989) is a former American football cornerback who is currently the head football coach of De Smet Jesuit High School. He played college football University of Memphis. He entered the league as an undrafted free agent for the St. Louis Rams. He has also played for the Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys.
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Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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Born: | St. Louis, Missouri | November 27, 1989||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||||||||
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High school: | Creve Coeur (MO) De Smet Jesuit | ||||||||
College: | Memphis Tigers | ||||||||
Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||||
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College career
Steeples initially started his college career with the Missouri Tigers but transferred to the Memphis Tigers following the 2012 season. During his senior season, he tallied 42 total tackles
Professional career
St. Louis Rams
Steeples started his NFL career with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent. On August 26, 2013 Steeples was cut by the team.[1]
Minnesota Vikings
Steeples signed with the Vikings as a member of the practice squad on September 11, 2013, but was later added to the active roster and played in 2 games.[2] He was released on August 25, 2014.[3]
Kansas City Chiefs
On September 9, 2014, he was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to the practice squad. He was cut on September 16.
Dallas Cowboys
On November 18, 2014, he was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad. [4] On August 31, 2015, he was released by the Cowboys.[5]
References
- http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/tag/_/name/robert-steeples
- http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_24787985/vikings-cornerback-robert-steeples-back-practice-squad
- Vikings Announce Roster Moves
- http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4737059/cowboys-re-sign-keith-smith-to-practice-squad
- Jackson, Zac (August 31, 2015). "Cowboys waive five players". NBCSports.com. Retrieved September 29, 2015.