Steve Haworth

Steve Haworth (September 19, 1961 – December 8, 1998) was a Filipino-born American professional football defensive back. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners from 1979 to 1982. After college, he was selected by the Houston Oilers in the sixth round of the 1983 NFL draft, but did not make the team. He joined the Atlanta Falcons midway through the 1983 season and played with them through 1984. Early life Haworth was born on September 19, 1961, in Manila, the Philippines. He later moved to the U.S., attending Durant High School in Oklahoma where he played football. A defensive back and split end, he helped Durant to a runner-up finish at the 2A state championships as a senior in 1978. College career After being a backup as a freshman in 1979, Haworth succeeded Darrol Ray as starting safety for the Sooners in 1980, posting two interceptions and a fumble recovery in the season opener. He helped the 1980 Oklahoma team to a record of 10–2, the Big Eight Conference championship and a victory in the 1981 Orange Bowl. In addition to playing at safety, Haworth also saw time at cornerback. He suffered from injuries in his last two seasons, missing half of the 1981 season due to a groin pull and three games in 1982 from a neck injury. The 1981 Sooners compiled a record of 7–4–1 and won the Sun Bowl, while the 1982 Sooners went 8–4 and lost in the Fiesta Bowl.

Professional career Despite concerns about his injuries, Haworth was still considered one of Oklahoma's top NFL draft prospects. The Daily Oklahoman noted that scouts had "concerns with his durability ... but nobody questions his effort and enthusiasm". He made his NFL debut in a Week 6 loss to the New Orleans Saints and finished the season having appeared in 11 games as a backup safety and special teams player. Prior to the 1984 season, he pulled his hamstring and was placed on injured reserve. Haworth was activated on October 24 and appeared in five games before being placed on the reserve/non-football injury list on December 1. He was involved in a burglary in March 1991 and also had charges of forgery and concealing stolen property.