Rico Steele
Rico Steele is an offensive lineman at Kent State, from Pittsburgh, PA, who has not played in Kent State's 9 games this season.
Where Steele comes from
- Pittsburgh, PA
- West Mifflin Area
- West Mifflin Area is about 100 miles from Dix Stadium
- Recruit in the 2024 class; signed with Bowling Green.
- On the Kent State roster since 2025
Where Steele fits
Kent State lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
Kent State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 108th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Kent State is 3-6. Next: at Bowling Green, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Also from Pittsburgh, PA
Arrived at Kent State from Bowling Green.
Where to follow
Awards
Rico Steele plays offensive line for Kent State.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 108th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Kent State has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Brian Winters went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 Kent State CarneyYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Kent State CarneyYear 2 · Games –
- Apr 2025 Entered the transfer portalBowling Green to Kent State
- 2024 Bowling Green LoefflerYear 1 · Games –
- High school West Mifflin AreaWest Mifflin, PA · Class of 2024Signed with Bowling Green.
Moves
- Transferred from Bowling Green to Kent State, Apr 27, 2025.
2024
- Signed with Bowling GreenOut of West Mifflin Area
2025
- Transferred to Kent Statefrom Bowling Green
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Scot Loeffler and Mark Carney.