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Bobby April

Bobby April
Personal information
Born:April 15, 1953
New Orleans, Louisiana
Career information
High school:Chalmette (LA)
College:Nicholls
Career history
As coach:
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× NFL 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).[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

  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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