Joe Steele (born March 19, 1958) is an American former football player and running back for the University of Washington Huskies from 1976 through 1979.
[3] Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Steele attended Bishop Blanchet High School and graduated in 1976.
As a running back, he helped lead Bishop Blanchet to a 23-game winning streak over three seasons and a state championship in 1974.
[5] Actively recruited by many strong programs, Steele stayed close to home and played for head coach Don James at the University of Washington in Seattle.
[6][7][8] Steele finished his college career with a Washington record 3,168 total rushing yards and was again named to the all-conference team.