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
	National champion (2011, 2012);

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 (February 27, 2024). "Florida football promotes Russ Callaway to co-offensive coordinator role". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ 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.
^ Bender, Corey (August 23, 2023). "Florida Gators' Russ Callaway tabbed a 'rising star' Power Five assistant". On3.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ 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.
^ 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.
^ Zenitz, Matt (April 5, 2021). "NFL team hiring LSU staffer with Alabama, Samford ties". AL.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ Goodall, Zach (March 15, 2024). "Contract Terms Revealed for Florida's Russ Callaway, New Assistants". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ Goodall, Zach (February 25, 2024). "Three Thoughts on Florida Promoting Russ Callaway to Co-O.C." Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ de la Torre, Nick (March 15, 2024). "Florida promotes and extend Russ Callaway, three more assistants". On3.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ Brockway, Kevin (March 9, 2024). "UF football coach Russ Callaway excited about taking on more offensive responsibilities". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ Schwartz, Paul (April 5, 2021). "Joe Judge adds rising offensive star Russ Callaway to Giants staff". New York Post. Retrieved March 19, 2024.

External links

[1] Brockway, Kevin (February 27, 2024). "Florida football promotes Russ Callaway to co-offensive coordinator role". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved March 19, 2024.

[2] 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.

[3] Bender, Corey (August 23, 2023). "Florida Gators' Russ Callaway tabbed a 'rising star' Power Five assistant". On3.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.

[4] 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.

[5] 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.

[6] Zenitz, Matt (April 5, 2021). "NFL team hiring LSU staffer with Alabama, Samford ties". AL.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.

[7] Goodall, Zach (March 15, 2024). "Contract Terms Revealed for Florida's Russ Callaway, New Assistants". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 19, 2024.

[8] Goodall, Zach (February 25, 2024). "Three Thoughts on Florida Promoting Russ Callaway to Co-O.C." Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 19, 2024.

[9] Torre, Nick (March 15, 2024). "Florida promotes and extend Russ Callaway, three more assistants". On3.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.

[10] Brockway, Kevin (March 9, 2024). "UF football coach Russ Callaway excited about taking on more offensive responsibilities". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved March 19, 2024.

[11] 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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