Former NFL tight end steps down from Iowa high school football head coaching position

To the players and coaches, thank you for your belief, your work ethic, and your commitment to building a championship culture. Together, we worked to turn Liberty Football into a program capable of competing for a state title on the field, and off the field impacting our community in a positive way. I have no doubt the program will continue to thrive because of the outstanding young men in the locker room, the coaches who pour into them every day, and the incredible Liberty community that supports them.”

Chandler was a standout tight end coming out of Southlake (TX) Southlake Carroll before heading to Iowa and then the NFL for a professional career. From 2007 to 2015, Chandler played for the then-San Diego Chargers, New York Giants, Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots, catching a total of 205 passes for 2,379 yards and scoring 21 touchdowns.

Liberty in 2025 finished with a 11-2 record and as the state’s No. 6th ranked team, according to the final 2025 Iowa High School Football Massey Rankings.

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