Russ Callaway
American football player and coach
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Russ Callaway is an American football coach who is currently the offensive coordinator for Tulane.
| Tulane Green Wave | |
|---|---|
| Title | Offensive coordinator |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Auburn, Alabama, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Oconee County (Watkinsville, Georgia) |
| College | Valdosta State (2007–2010) |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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]