Bobby Bounds

Robert Edward Bettis Bounds (born January 13, 1969) is an American former professional football quarterback who played two seasons with the Cleveland Thunderbolts of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at East Texas State University, where he was an All-American. He was also a member of the Benicarlo Tifons in Spain and the Shreveport Pirates of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life Robert Edward Bettis Bounds was born on January 13, 1969, in Dallas, Texas.

Professional career Bounds went undrafted. He played for the AFL's Cleveland Thunderbolts during the 1992 and 1993 seasons, starting in 1992. He was a player/coach for the Benicarlo Tifons of The Professional Football League from Spain in 1994. Bounds left the organization after being signed by the Shreveport Pirates of the CFL. He was released by the Pirates in June 1994.

Coaching career 1992–1993 - GA East Texas State – Quarterback Coach – 1995 – Newman Smith HS – Quarterback Coach – 1996–1997 – Marcus HS – Wide Receiver Coach – 1997 Texas 5A State Champions – 1998 – Picayune Memorial HS(MS)- Quarterback Coach – 1999–2000 – Gainesville HS – Offensive Coordinator – 2001–2002 – Dallas W.T. White HS – Offensive Coordinator – 2003 – Dallas Skyline HS – Offensive Coordinator – 2004 – Newman Smith HS – Offensive Coordinator – 2005–2006 – Newman Smith HS – Head Coach – 2006–2019 – Took a break from coaching (until 2020) to start his own concrete construction companies – (California Construction (2016) and BMFB Concrete Contractors) 2020 – 2022 – Frisco Fighters (IFL) Defense 2024–present – Frisco Fighters (IFL) Offense

In March 2023, Bounds was named the director of player personnel for the football team at Texas A&M University–Commerce. He resigned in November 2023 to spend more time with his family.

Personal life Bounds later became the owner of a construction company.