He played college football at Illinois and was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2006.

As a kicker, Weatherford made 37 of 40 extra point attempts and connected on seven field goals from 40 yards or longer.

Also a standout track and field athlete, Weatherford was a three-time All-State and All-conference selection for the 300-meter hurdles.

He was also a finalist in the pentathlon at the Junior Olympics and owns the school record for the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 39.01 seconds.

He placed sixth in the heptathlon at the Big Ten Championships with 4,956 points, which is good for second on the Illini's career list in the event.

Weatherford averaged 45.4 yards per punt on 57 attempts, breaking the record he set the previous season.

He posted the second highest heptathlon score in school history with 5,181 points to finish fifth at the Big Ten Championships.

In track and field, he placed 3rd in the heptathlon at the 2005 Big Ten Indoor T&F Championships, setting a school record with 5,365 points.

Weatherford said he was taking medication to control the condition, was cleared to play in the Jets' next game, and would have minor heart surgery to address the problem after the season.

Weatherford averaged 40.8 yards per punt, and provided the Giants with integral field position, which led to a safety after an intentional grounding penalty by Tom Brady.

[16] On October 28, 2015, Weatherford was released from the Jets when Quigley was ready to return after suffering a leg infection.

[17] In June 2013, Weatherford graduated from the seventh annual NFL Broadcast Boot Camp in Mt.

Laurel, NJ, and has since held positions as substitute sports broadcaster on Good Day New York, ESPN SportsNation, NFL AM, and SI Now.

Weatherford has established several charities in Terre Haute, Indiana, where he was born and raised, including Rush the Punter[18] and Kicks for Kids.

In the same year, Weatherford was also named "head coach" for Wellness in the Schools, leading the charge and acting as spokesperson for that organization’s recess fitness program for more than 77,000 students throughout the NY metro area.

He also serves as spokesperson for Second Chance Toys, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The Steve Weatherford Charity for Ghana, in addition to the charitable work he participates in on behalf of the New York Giants.

In 2013, Weatherford was recognized for his outstanding community service by the NY Giants organization with the Wellington Mara Award.