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Russ Callaway

Russ Callaway

American football player and coach


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

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Coaching career

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

Personal life

Callaway is the son of former UAB head coach Neil Callaway.[10][11]


References

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

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