Ron Meeks facts for kids

Ron Meeks, born on August 27, 1954, is a well-known former football player and coach. His son, Quenton Meeks, also played football as a cornerback for Stanford University.

Ron Meeks: A Football Journey

Ron Meeks began his football journey playing for the Robert E. Lee Generals in Jacksonville, Florida, during his high school years.

Playing Days: From College to Pro

After high school, Meeks played college football at Arkansas State University. He then went on to play professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

He played for several CFL teams:

• Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 1977 to 1979
• Ottawa Rough Riders in 1979
• Toronto Argonauts from 1980 to 1981

Coaching Career: From College to the NFL

Ron Meeks started his coaching career in college football. He coached at his alma mater, Arkansas State, from 1984 to 1985. He then coached at Miami (1986–1987), New Mexico State (1988), and Fresno State (1989–1990).

Coaching in the NFL

Meeks moved to the National Football League (NFL) in 1991, joining the Dallas Cowboys. He coached for several NFL teams, including:

• Cincinnati Bengals (1992–1996)
• Atlanta Falcons (1997–1999)
• Washington Redskins (2000)
• St. Louis Rams (2001)

Success with the Indianapolis Colts

In 2002, Ron Meeks joined the Indianapolis Colts as their defensive coordinator. He held this important role until January 20, 2009. During his time with the Colts, the team achieved a major victory. They won Super Bowl XLI in 2007, making Ron Meeks a Super Bowl champion.

Later Coaching Roles

After leaving the Colts, Meeks became the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers on January 26, 2009. His contract with the Panthers ended after the 2010 season. However, he was re-signed by the Panthers as their defensive backs coach on January 17, 2011. On January 24, 2012, Meeks agreed to become the new defensive backs coach for the San Diego Chargers.