Bobby April

Bobby April
Personal information
Born	April 15, 1953 (age 72); New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Career information
High school	Chalmette (LA)
College	Nicholls
Career history
	Chalmette (LA) HS (1976–1977); Assistant coach; Southern Miss (1978); Graduate assistant; Tulane (1979); Tight ends coach; Arizona (1980–1986); Defensive line coach & secondary coach; Southern California (1987–1990); Secondary coach & kicking coach; Ohio State (1990); Secondary coach; Atlanta Falcons (1991–1993); Tight ends & special teams coach; Pittsburgh Steelers (1994–1995); Special teams coach; New Orleans Saints (1996–1999); Special teams coach; St. Louis Rams (2001–2003); Special teams coordinator; Buffalo Bills (2004–2009); Assistant head coach & special teams coordinator; Philadelphia Eagles (2010–2012); Special teams coordinator; Oakland Raiders (2013–2014); Special teams coordinator; New York Jets (2015); Special teams coordinator; Tennessee Titans (2016); Special teams coordinator; LSU (2017); Special teams analyst;
Awards and highlights
	2× NFL Special Teams Coach of the Year (2004, 2008);

Last updated October 01, 2025

Robert April Jr. (born April 15, 1953) is an American football coach. He has held various special teams coaching positions in the National Football League (NFL).^[1]

Coaching career

College career

April coached college football at Southern Mississippi, Tulane, Arizona, Southern California, Ohio St. and LSU.^[2]

Professional career

April has coached at the NFL level with the Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, St. Louis Rams, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, Oakland Raiders, New York Jets and Tennessee Titans.

He has won two NFL Special teams coach of the year awards, one in 2004, and another in 2008.

Personal life

His son, Bobby April III, is a college and NFL coach.

References

↑ "Reports: Jets hire coordinators Kacy Rodgers (defense) and Bobby April (special teams)". ESPN.com . January 23, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
↑ "April brought on as analyst for bowl". cbssports.com. December 15, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2017.

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[1] "Reports: Jets hire coordinators Kacy Rodgers (defense) and Bobby April (special teams)". ESPN.com . January 23, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2015.

[2] "April brought on as analyst for bowl". cbssports.com. December 15, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2017.

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Personal information
Born	(1953-04-15) April 15, 1953 (age 72) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Career information
High school	Chalmette (LA)
College	Nicholls
Career history
Chalmette (LA) HS (1976–1977) Assistant coach Southern Miss (1978) Graduate assistant Tulane (1979) Tight ends coach Arizona (1980–1986) Defensive line coach & secondary coach Southern California (1987–1990) Secondary coach & kicking coach Ohio State (1990) Secondary coach Atlanta Falcons (1991–1993) Tight ends & special teams coach Pittsburgh Steelers (1994–1995) Special teams coach New Orleans Saints (1996–1999) Special teams coach St. Louis Rams (2001–2003) Special teams coordinator Buffalo Bills (2004–2009) Assistant head coach & special teams coordinator Philadelphia Eagles (2010–2012) Special teams coordinator Oakland Raiders (2013–2014) Special teams coordinator New York Jets (2015) Special teams coordinator Tennessee Titans (2016) Special teams coordinator LSU (2017) Special teams analyst

Awards and highlights
2× NFL Special Teams Coach of the Year (2004, 2008)