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Russ Callaway

Russ Callaway
Florida Gators
Position:Co-offensive coordinator/Tight ends coach
Career information
High school:Oconee County (Watkinsville, Georgia)
College:Valdosta State (2007–2010)
Career history
As a coach:
  • Alabama (2011–2012)
    Defensive analyst
  • Murray State (2013–2014)
    Wide receivers coach & recruiting coordinator
  • Samford (2015)
    Wide receivers coach & pass game coordinator
  • Samford (2016–2017)
    Offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach & wide receivers coach
  • Samford (2018–2019)
    Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach
  • LSU (2020)
    Senior offensive assistant & analyst
  • New York Giants (2021)
    Offensive quality control coach
  • Florida (2022)
    Defensive intern
  • Florida (2023)
    Tight ends coach
  • Florida (2024–present)
    Co-offensive coordinator & tight ends coach
Career highlights and awards

Russ Callaway is an American football coach who is currently the co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach for the Florida Gators.

Coaching career

Callaway got his first career coaching job as a defensive analyst for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[1] He was part of the Alabama coaching staffs that won the National Championship ifor the 2011 and 2012 seasons.[2] In 2013, Callaway was hired by the Murray State Racers to serve as the teams wide receiver coach and recruiting coordinator.[3] In 2015, Callaway decided to join the Samford Bulldogs as the teams wide receivers coach.[4] In 2016, Callaway became the offensive coordinator for Samford.[5] For the 2020 season, Callaway was hired by the LSU Tigers to serve as an analyst.[6] In 2021, Callaway joined the New York Giants as an offensive assistant.[7] In 2022, Callaway joined the Florida Gators as a defensive intern.[8] For the 2023 season, Callaway was promoted by the Gators to coach the teams tight ends.[9] In 2024, Callaway was once again promoted by Florida this time to be the team's co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach.[10]

Personal life

Callaway is the son of former UAB head coach Neil Callaway.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ Brockway, Kevin (February 27, 2024). "Florida football promotes Russ Callaway to co-offensive coordinator role". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Backus, Will (February 27, 2022). "Florida Gators football: UF expected to hire Russ Callaway as offensive analyst, per report". 247Sports. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Zenitz, Matt (September 23, 2020). "Meet the ex-Samford OC now serving as a secret weapon behind the scenes at LSU". AL.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Bender, Corey (August 23, 2023). "Florida Gators' Russ Callaway tabbed a 'rising star' Power Five assistant". On3.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  5. ^ Salerno, Cameron (February 25, 2024). "Florida expected to promote tight ends coach Russ Callaway to co-offensive coordinator role". CBS Sports. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  6. ^ Kubena, Brooks (February 2, 2020). "LSU coach Ed Orgeron adding analysts Russ Callaway, Donald D'Alesio to football staff". The Advocate. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  7. ^ Zenitz, Matt (April 5, 2021). "NFL team hiring LSU staffer with Alabama, Samford ties". AL.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  8. ^ Goodall, Zach (March 15, 2024). "Contract Terms Revealed for Florida's Russ Callaway, New Assistants". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  9. ^ Goodall, Zach (February 25, 2024). "Three Thoughts on Florida Promoting Russ Callaway to Co-O.C." Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  10. ^ de la Torre, Nick (March 15, 2024). "Florida promotes and extend Russ Callaway, three more assistants". On3.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  11. ^ Brockway, Kevin (March 9, 2024). "UF football coach Russ Callaway excited about taking on more offensive responsibilities". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  12. ^ Schwartz, Paul (April 5, 2021). "Joe Judge adds rising offensive star Russ Callaway to Giants staff". New York Post. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
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