Bobby April

American football coach (born 1953)

American football player

Bobby April
Personal information
Born:	(1953-04-15) April 15, 1953 (age 71) New Orleans, Louisiana
Career information
High school:	Chalmette (LA)
College:	Nicholls
Career history
As a coach:
Chalmette (LA) 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 LSU (2017) Special teams analyst

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

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

His son, Bobby April III, is a college and NFL coach.

^ "Reports: Jets hire coordinators Kacy Rodgers (defense) and Bobby April (special teams)". ESPN.com. January 23, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
^ "April brought on as analyst for bowl". cbssports.com. December 15, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2017.