| Florida Gators | |
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| Position: | Co-offensive coordinator/Tight ends coach |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Oconee County (Watkinsville, Georgia) |
| College: | Valdosta State (2007–2010) |
| Career history | |
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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] 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
- ^ Brockway, Kevin. "Florida football promotes Russ Callaway to co-offensive coordinator role". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Bender, Corey (23 August 2023). "Florida Gators' Russ Callaway tabbed a 'rising star' Power Five assistant". On3.com. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Zenitz, Matt (5 April 2021). "NFL team hiring LSU staffer with Alabama, Samford ties". AL.com. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Goodall, Zach (15 March 2024). "Contract Terms Revealed for Florida's Russ Callaway, New Assistants". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Goodall, Zach (25 February 2024). "Three Thoughts on Florida Promoting Russ Callaway to Co-O.C." Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ de la Torre, Nick (15 March 2024). "Florida promotes and extend Russ Callaway, three more assistants". On3.com. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Brockway, Kevin (9 March 2024). "UF football coach Russ Callaway excited about taking on more offensive responsibilities". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ 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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