Ryan Steed Explained

Ryan Steed
Number:24
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:21 July 1990
Birth Place:Charleston, South Carolina
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:185
High School:Summerville (SC) Pinewood Prep
College:Furman
Undraftedyear:2012
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Cfl-Archive:https://web.archive.org/web/20151029061107/http://www.cfl.ca/roster/show/id/6789

Ryan Justin Steed (born July 21, 1990) is a former American football cornerback. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at Furman University.

Early life

The son of Ernest Steed and Lisa King, Steed was born July 21, 1990, in Charleston, South Carolina. He attended Pinewood Preparatory School in Summerville, South Carolina, where he played both basketball and football. His basketball team achieved three SCISA AAA state championships. In football, where he played multiple positions, Steed was distinguished in his senior year by the Charleston Post and Courier as "all-region" for their All-Lowcountry Football second-team. In the North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine All-Star Classic game, Steed was dubbed "Defensive Player of the Game".

Collegiate career

Steed played college football for Furman University. In 2011, he was named 1st team FCS All-American by the Associated Press and the American Football Coaches Association. He was also selected to play in the 2012 Senior Bowl. He earned 1st team All-Southern Conference as a sophomore, junior and senior.[1]

Professional career

New York Jets

Steed was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets on April 29, 2012.[2] He was waived on August 29, 2012.[3]

New Orleans Saints

Steed was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad on December 19, 2012.[4]

On July 23, 2013, Steed was waived by the New Orleans Saints.[5]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On July 30, 2013, Steed was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent.[6] On August 25, 2013, he was cut by the Steelers.[7]

Calgary Stampeders

Steed was signed by the Stampeders on March 25, 2014, and released on July 11, 2014.[8]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Steed signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in October 2014.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Official Website of the Senior Bowl . Seniorbowl.com . July 21, 1990 . April 28, 2012.
  2. Web site: 10 Undrafted FAs, 23 Tryouts Announced. New York Jets. Jets Media Relations Department. April 30, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120503063048/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/10-Undrafted-FAs-23-Tryouts-Announced/2455a737-0a01-4732-9e3d-58548173d518. May 3, 2012. dead. May 1, 2012.
  3. News: Newly traded tackle Jason Smith 'turning a new page' with Jets. The Star-Ledger. Vrentas, Jenny. August 29, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120902001548/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/08/newly_traded_tackle_jason_smit.html. September 2, 2012. live. August 29, 2012.
  4. Web site: Notes: Brees confident Payton will return; Saints place rookie White on IR, sign Hakim. Sports Nola. December 19, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035136/http://www.sportsnola.com/sports/saints/saints-news/590901-saints-place-corey-white-on-ir-sign-saalim-hakim-to-active-roster.html. March 4, 2016. dead. December 26, 2012.
  5. News: Katherine . Terrell . New Orleans Saints sign safety Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, waive cornerback Ryan Steed . The Times-Picayune . July 23, 2013.
  6. Web site: Steelers make roster moves . July 30, 2013 . Steelers.com . July 30, 2013.
  7. Web site: Steelers Make Roster Moves; Trim Roster to 75 . August 25, 2013 . Steelers.com . August 26, 2013 . August 26, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130826231544/http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-Make-Roster-Moves-Trim-Roster-to-75/c0eded43-be8e-4999-aa45-ec3b5f48e11e . dead .
  8. Web site: 2014 . stampeders.com . August 31, 2014.
  9. Web site: October 2014 . cfl.ca . October 23, 2014.