[5] In 1979, he started 11 games at outside linebacker for Michigan,[6] registering 46 tackles with one pass breakup and one fumble recovery.
[8] In 1981, he returned to the team and started 10 games at outside linebacker,[9] totaling 71 tackles, two pass breakups, one interception and one fumble recovery.
[3] He was released by the Bengals in the final round of cuts prior to the start of the 1983 NFL season.
[3] In March 1983, he returned a blocked field goal 68 yards for a touchdown against the Denver Gold.
[3] Needham later served as the head football coach at his alma mater, Groveport Madison High School, from 1993 to 1998.