Bobby April

Bobby April
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1953-04-15) April 15, 1953
Place of birth:	New Orleans, Louisiana
Career information
College:	Nicholls State
Career history
As coach:
Chalmette 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
Career highlights and awards
2× Special Teams Coach of the Year (2004, 2008)

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) since 1991.^[1]

Coaching career

April started his coaching career in college football, coaching at Southern Mississippi, Tulane, Arizona and the University of Southern California.

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

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

External links

References

↑ "Reports: Jets hire coordinators Kacy Rodgers (defense) and Bobby April (special teams)". ESPN.com. January 23, 2015. Retrieved 2015-01-23.

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