Robert Steeples

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Robert Steeples
Iowa State Cyclones
Position:Defensive Analyst
Personal information
Born: (1989-11-27) November 27, 1989 (age 34)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school: Creve Coeur (MO) De Smet Jesuit
College: Memphis
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:

Robert Steeples (born November 27, 1989) is an American football former player and most recently cornerbacks coach for LSU Football. He is the former assistant special teams coach for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). As a cornerback, he played college football for both the University of Missouri and the University of Memphis. He entered the league as an undrafted free agent for the St. Louis Rams. He also played for the Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys. Prior to becoming an NFL assistant coach and collegiate defensive backs coach , Steeples served as head coach at De Smet Jesuit for 5 seasons, from 2016 to 2020. During his tenure as head coach, Steeples was named the 2020 All-American Bowl (high school football) National Coach of the year, 2019 MFCA Coach of the year, and led De Smet to an undefeated state championship title in 2019. During his final three seasons as head coach, Steeples amassed a record of 29–4, including 20 consecutive wins, back-to-back State Championship appearances, and a peak national ranking of #8 in the country.

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College career

Steeples initially started his college career playing three years for the Missouri Tigers where he totaled 40 tackles, one sack, and one interception in 37 games. Following his junior year at Missouri, he transferred to play for the Memphis Tigers, where he tallied 42 tackles and had a fumble return for a touchdown in his senior season.

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 Minnesota Vikings as a member of the practice squad on September 11, 2013, but was later added to the active roster and played in two 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]

Coaching career

Steeples bypassed playing a fourth NFL season to become the head football coach at De Smet Jesuit High School from 2016 to 2020. He was hired by the Minnesota Vikings as their assistant special teams coach on April 14, 2021. During his 5 year tenure as Head Coach, Steeples was named the 2020 All-American Bowl National Coach of the year and 2019 MFCA Coach of the year after winning the 2019 Missouri Class 6 State Championship with a record of 14-0. Prior to Steeples’ appointment of Head Coach at De Smet Jesuit, the De Smet varsity football program struggled with a record of 2-18 in 2 seasons and a national ranking of 6,224th in 2015. Under Steeples’ leadership as head coach, De Smet improved to a state championship title in 2019, reached a peak national ranking of #8, and produced 35 collegiate football student-athletes. During Steeples’ last 3 seasons as Head Coach at De Smet, the varsity football team had an overall record of 29-4; including 20 wins in a row and back to back state championship appearances in 2019 and 2020. A substantial turnaround after going 2-8 in his first season as head coach. Along with his head coaching duties, Steeples also served as Defensive Coordinator throughout his entire tenure as head coach. During his final 2 seasons as Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator, the team ranked #1 in the state allowing only 9.1 points per game. The De Smet special teams unit also produced consecutive Missouri special teams player of the year in 2019 and 2020. Steeples also served as a Teacher, Strength Coach, and Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator during his time as a faculty member. [6]

Steeples was hired by LSU as cornerbacks coach on December 9, 2021. [7] On January 3, 2024, Head Coach Brian Kelly announced that LSU would part ways with Steeples prior to the 2024 season. [8]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Vikings: Cornerback Robert Steeples back on practice squad". Twin Cities. December 23, 2013. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves". Archived from the original on January 22, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Cowboys re-sign Keith Smith to practice squad". ESPN.com. November 18, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
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