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42
Games
73
Solo Tackles
Markus Steele is a former outside linebacker out of USC; Long Beach City College, selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 122nd overall pick (round 4) in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played 42 regular-season games from 2001 to 2003, with the Dallas Cowboys.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 4
Pick
122nd overall
Team
Position
College
Markus Steele Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | DAL | 12 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | DAL | 11 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | DAL | 9 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 32 | 65 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-3
Weight
232 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.62s
Vertical Jump
33"
Broad Jump
119"
3-Cone Drill
7.15s
Shuttle
4.50s
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  ATL |
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| 1 | 2 |  ARI |
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| 1 | 3 |  CLE |
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DT |  Florida |
| 1 | 4 |  CIN |
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| 1 | 5 |  LAC |
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RB |  TCU |
| 1 | 6 |  NE |
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| 1 | 7 |  SF |
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DE |  California |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
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WR | N.C. State |
| 1 | 10 |  GB |
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DE |  Florida State |
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