Russ Callaway
American football player and coach From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Russ Callaway is an American football coach who is currently the co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach for the Florida Gators.
| Florida Gators | |
|---|---|
| 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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| Career highlights and awards | |
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]
Callaway is the son of former UAB head coach Neil Callaway.[10][11]
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