
Ben Steele brings NFL size and a disruptive high-school résumé to Toledo’s defensive line
Steele is a 6-foot-4, 270-pound defensive lineman who arrived at Toledo with proven production from Venice High School, where he posted 93 tackles, five sacks, and two forced fumbles as a senior while helping win district titles. That background suggests a player with real edge, physicality, and finishing ability, but Toledo’s roster info shows he did not see game action in his first listed season, so the key question is how quickly that high-upside frame turns into college impact. He profiles as a fit for a staff that values length, toughness, and developmental upside.