Steele attended Hardaway High School in Columbus, Georgia, where he became a starter at tight end until his senior season.
He accepted a scholarship from Division II University of North Alabama, where he became a two-year starter at wide receiver.
The next year, the team implemented a run-oriented veer offense, but he still led with 24 receptions for 386 yards and one touchdown.
[1] Steele was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1978 NFL draft.
[2] Although he was released prior to the final pre-season game, he was later re-signed on September 6 after the team traded wide receiver Golden Richards.