Terence Steele

Undrafted in 2020.

PRO: After signing with Dallas as a rookie free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft, Terence Steele could have been considered a long shot to make the roster, but with a rash of injuries to the offensive line through training camp and the season, the Cibolo, Texas native not only earned a roster spot, but he also took on the starting right tackle job in place of La'el Collins (hip). Steele gained valuable NFL experience as a rookie, starting 14 of the 16 games he played, and will count on that as he makes a push in 2021 for a role on Dallas' offensive line that should return to full health.

TRANSACTION SUMMARY:

5/2/20: Signed with Dallas as an undrafted free agent.

2020:

• Was one-of-three (Rico Dowdle and Sean McKeon) rookie free agents to make the roster out of training camp, and due to injuries along the line, played in all 16 games, starting 14 at right tackle.
• Made his NFL debut at the LA Rams (9/13), starting in place of Collins (hip), becoming the first Cowboys rookie to start at right tackle in a season opener since Tyron Smith in 2011. Joined Charlie Granger (right tackle, 1961) as the only Cowboys undrafted free agents to start a season-opener as a rookie.
• Also joined CeeDee Lamb and Trevon Diggs as starters to mark the first time Dallas had three rookies start a season opener since Antonio Bryant, Andre Gurode and Roy Williams in 2002.
• Moved to a reserve role at Minnesota (11/22) and against Washington (11/26), yielding the starting slot to Zack Martin.
• Called into action at right tackle after Martin (calf) was felled against Washington (11/26).
• Finished the year starting the final five games at right tackle.

COLLEGE:

• Four-year starter (47 games), who left Texas Tech as a two-time All-Big 12 offensive tackle and team captain.
• Started the first 37 games of his career before missing the first two games of 2019 due to injury.
• Anchored a line that only allowed 18.0 sacks in 2019 despite attempting the third-most passes in the nation (531).
• Showed his ability to play both sides of the line, as he rotated back and forth from right tackle to left tackle throughout his time in Lubbock.
• Started at left tackle as a redshirt freshman in 2016 for a Red Raider offense that featured reigning Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes as the quarterback.
• Named to the All-Big 12 freshman team by Athlon Sports in 2016 helping the Texas Tech offense lead the nation in both passing yards and total offense.

PERSONAL:

• Rated a three-star prospect out of Steele High School in Cibolo, Texas.
• Second-team all-state selection by Dave Campbell's Texas Football.
• As a senior, named unanimous first-team All-District 25-6A and San Antonio Express-News first-team All-Area.
• Graded out at 96 percent as a senior in 2014 with 42 pancakes and 55 knockdowns.
• Earned his degree in sport management at Texas Tech.

COMMUNITY:

• 2020 Rookie Club Salute to Service Week.
• Annual Team Holiday Hospital Visits.