Steele Chambers Explained
| Steele Chambers |
| Currentteam: | New England Patriots |
| Number: | 43 |
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Birth Date: | 24 July 2000 |
| Birth Place: | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 1 |
| Weight Lb: | 229 |
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| High School: | Blessed Trinity
(Roswell, Georgia) |
| College: | Ohio State (2019–2023) |
| Undraftedyear: | 2024 |
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| Status: | Active |
| Pfr: | ChamSt00 |
Steele Chambers (born July 24, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State.
Early life
Chambers attended Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell, Georgia. He played linebacker and running back in high school, where he was a 4-star recruit. He committed to Ohio State University to play college football.[1]
College career
Chambers played running back his first two years at Ohio State in 2019 and 2020, before switching to linebacker prior to the 2021 season.[2] [3] As a running back he had 28 carries for 221 yards and one touchdown. In his first year as a linebacker, Chambers started four of 13 games and had 47 tackles, one sack and one interception.[4] He returned to Ohio State as a starter in 2022.[5] [6]
Professional career
Detroit Lions
On April 27, Chambers signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL draft.[7] [8] He was waived on June 10, 2024.[9]
New England Patriots
On June 11, 2024, Chambers was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots.[10]
External links
Notes and References
- https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2018/04/4-star_athlete_steele_chambers.html 4-star athlete Steele Chambers commits to Ohio State: Buckeyes football recruiting
- https://www.cleveland.com/buckeye-talk-podcast/2021/10/how-steele-chambers-seamless-transition-from-offense-to-defense-made-him-one-of-ohio-state-footballs-best-linebackers.html How Steele Chambers’ seamless transition to defense made him one of Ohio State football’s best linebackers
- https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-football-steele-chambers-officially-moves-from-running-back-to-linebacker-impressing-coaches Ohio State’s Steele Chambers Officially Moves From Running Back To Linebacker
- https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/04/steele-chambers-late-transition-to-linebacker-last-offseason-transformed-him-into-impact-player-for-ohio-state-in-2022.html Steele Chambers’ late transition to linebacker last offseason transformed him into impact player for Ohio State in 2022
- https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/10/02/steele-chambers-has-strong-day-for-ohio-state-football-vs-rutgers/69519708007/ Linebacker Steele Chambers' career day helps Ohio State football dominate Rutgers
- https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2022/04/07/steele-chambers-excited-about-new-ohio-state-defense-coordinator-jim-knowles/9489796002/ 'We have learned a lot.' Ohio State's Steele Chambers excited about new Buckeyes defense
- Web site: Chambers signs with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent. The Lantern.
- Web site: TWENTYMAN: A closer look at the Lions' undrafted rookie free agents. Twentyman, Tim. DetroitLions. May 10, 2024.
- Web site: THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions sign LB Ben Niemann, waive rookie Steele Chambers . 2024-06-11 . DetroitLions.com . en-US.
- Web site: Patriots Claim Rookie LB Steele Chambers off Waivers from Detroit; Release Rookie LB Jay Person . 2024-06-12 . Patriots.com . en-US.
