Mullen Names Grantham Defensive Coordinator
Thursday, November 30, 2017 | Football
Grantham has over 25 years of combined experience at the collegiate and NFL level.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – New Florida football coach Dan Mullen added another key piece to his coaching staff on Thursday, announcing the hiring of Todd Grantham as defensive coordinator.
Grantham's addition comes after Mullen announced that he had hired Billy Gonzales and John Hevesy as assistant coaches earlier this week.
Like Gonzales and Hevesy, Grantham will follow Mullen from Mississippi State where he spent last season as the Bulldogs defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. Overall, Grantham has 31 years of coaching experience that includes 11 seasons as a defensive coordinator.
He has served as a DC with three college programs (MSU, 2017; Louisville, 2014-16; Georgia, 2010-13) and one NFL team (Cleveland Browns, 2005-07).
Grantham's impressive resume includes an 11-year NFL career, lastly as the Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach.
He was with the Cowboys for two years (2008-09) after spending three seasons as defensive coordinator with the Browns, and six years as defensive line coach for both the Houston Texans (2002-04) and Indianapolis Colts (1999-01).
In 2007, Grantham's defense helped Cleveland to a 10-win season.
Prior to his tenure with the Colts, Grantham made his name in the collegiate ranks, when he served for three seasons as Michigan State's defensive line coach and one as assistant head coach at Michigan State under Nick Saban.
Grantham also spent six years (1990-95) at his alma mater, Virginia Tech, coaching defensive ends and inside linebackers (1990-91) and defensive tackles (1992-93).
During his career, Grantham worked under several successful defensive minds on both the pro and college levels, including Saban, Frank Beamer and Bud Foster at Virginia Tech, Romeo Crennel in Cleveland, Dom Capers in Houston and Wade Phillips in Dallas.
Grantham played guard and tackle for the Hokies from 1984-88. He earned second-team All-South and honorable mention All-America honors as a senior. He earned a bachelor's degree in sports management from Virginia Tech in 1989.
Born Sept. 13, 1966, in Pulaski, Va., Grantham and his wife, Paige, have a son, Corbin, and a daughter, Olivia.
Mississippi State (2017)
Grantham, a nominee for the Broyles Award as the top assistant coach in the country, made an immediate splash in his lone year as defensive coordinator in Starkville. In his fifth season as a defensive coordinator in the SEC, Grantham guided the best MSU defense in recent memory.
In addition, MSU has produced six non-offensive touchdowns in 2017, including a league-leading four defensive scores. The Bulldogs returned an interception for a touchdown in three straight games, a first since 2007. They achieved this feat against Kentucky, Texas A&M and UMass.
Louisville (2014-16)
Grantham's squads at Louisville ranked in the top-20 nationally in either scoring or total defense in all three years he was there.
Grantham's commitment to an aggressive and physical style was evident in Louisville's run defense, which finished top-15 nationally in all three of his seasons. The Cardinals were 12th against the run in 2016 (115.2 ypg), 14th in 2015 (120.2 ypg) and No. 10 in 2014 (108.9 ypg). They notably held All-American and Doak Walker Award finalist Dalvin Cook to only 54 yards on the ground in a 63-20 victory over Florida State on Sept. 17, 2016. From 2012-16, Louisville ranked second nationally in yards per carry defense (3.3) behind only Alabama (2.6).
Grantham's unit finished No. 14 nationally in total defense in 2016 (322.2 ypg), No. 18 in 2015 (332.8 ypg) and No. 6 in 2014 (308.5). His 2014 squad led the nation in interceptions with 26, while the Cardinals posted a three-year total of 58, which was tops nationally during that span.
Grantham, a native of Pulaski, Va., saw eight players drafted into the NFL during his tenure at Louisville, including safety Josh Harvey-Clemons to the Washington Redskins in 2017. He tutored Devonte' Fields, who led the country in tackles for loss per game (1.73) in 2015 and was voted first-team All-ACC in 2016.
During his time in Louisville, Graham shaped the development of many student-athletes, including 2016 first round draft pick Sheldon Rankins. Selected 12th overall by the Saints, Rankins wreaked havoc on offenses once Grantham arrived in 2014. In his two years under Grantham, the defensive lineman totaled 111 total tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, 14.0 sacks and two interceptions for the Cardinals.
Grantham also developed outside linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin into a first-team All-ACC selection in 2014 and a third round 2015 NFL Draft selection of the New York Jets. The Cardinals' other starting linebacker that season, Deiontrez Mount, was a sixth-round pick of the Tennessee Titans.
Georgia (2010-13)
Grantham joined the Louisville staff after four seasons as Georgia's defensive coordinator (2010-13), including two seasons as the associate head coach under Mark Richt. During his time with Georgia, the Bulldogs advanced to four consecutive bowl games and compiled a 36-18-1 record with Grantham at the helm of the defense.
The 2012 season saw the Bulldogs finish with a 12-2 record, which included a loss to Alabama, the eventual national champion, in the SEC Championship Game. Georgia, champions of the Capital One Bowl, ended the campaign 18th in the country in scoring defense (19.6 ppg), holding five opponents to 10 or fewer points, and eighth nationally in pass defense (175.6 ypg).
In his second season at Georgia in 2011, the defense showed a dramatic jump in the national statistics. The group finished the year fifth nationally in total defense (277.2 ypg; 11th versus rushing, 10th versus passing), third in third-down defense (28.9 percent), fifth in interceptions (20), and seventh in turnovers gained (32), which ranked first in the SEC.
Grantham's list of former players at UGA is a remarkable one. In 2013, Grantham had two linebackers taken in the first round, Jarvis Jones (17th overall pick by Pittsburgh) and Alec Ogletree (30th overall pick by St. Louis). Grantham also coached current NFL defensive stars Justin Houston, a four-time Pro Bowl linebacker for Kansas City, and Geno Atkins, a five-time Pro Bowl lineman for Cincinnati.
Dallas Cowboys (2008-09)
At the conclusion of the 2009 regular season, the Cowboys' defensive unit ranked second in the NFL in scoring defense (15.6 points per game), fourth in rushing defense (90.5 yards per game), seventh in sacks (42.0 per game), and ninth in total defense (315.9 yards per game). The Dallas defensive unit finished eighth in the NFL in total defense in 2008 and led the league with 59 sacks - 13.5 coming from the defensive linemen.
In addition, Dallas nose guard Jay Ratliff, a sixth round draft choice, has been named to two consecutive Pro-Bowls and was named Thursday to the sportswriters All-Pro team. In addition, All-Pro Demarcus Ware recorded a career high 20 sacks in 2008.
Cleveland Browns (2005-07)
In 2007, Cleveland surfaced as one of the most improved teams in the NFL by compiling a 10-6 record after posting a 4-12 mark in 2006. Under Grantham's watch as defensive coordinator, the Browns 2007 secondary tandem of cornerback Leigh Bodden and safety Sean Jones recorded a combined total 11 interceptions. Bodden's six tied for fifth in the league, while Jones' five tied for ninth.
Grantham's defensive unit ranked 15th in the NFL in pass defense (202.6 yards-per-game) during the 2006 season, despite his secondary being decimated with injuries (defensive backs Daylon McCutcheon, Gary Baxter and Bodden). His secondary witnessed the emergence of safety Jones and defensive back Daven Holly, who tied for the team lead with five interceptions each.
In his first season with the Browns in 2005, Grantham's defensive unit finished first in the AFC in red zone defense (44.0 touchdown percentage), fourth in the NFL in pass defense (179.2 yards-per-game), 11th in points allowed (17.7 points-per-game) and tied for 16th in total defense (316.8 yards-per-game).
Houston Texans (2002-04)
In 2004 the Texans defense ranked 13th in the NFL against the run and had a streak of seven consecutive games without allowing a rushing score (10/10/04 - 11/28/04).
In 2003 Grantham's defensive line unit was devastated by injuries, as nose tackle Seth Payne suffered a season ending knee injury in week two and Pro Bowl defensive end Gary Walker played in just four games due to shoulder and toe injuries. Despite the injuries, Grantham was able to mix and match his defensive linemen effectively as defensive tackle Jerry Deloach collected a career-high 109 tackles and nose tackle Steve Martin racked up 92 stops in only 14 games.
In 2002 Grantham's three starters (Walker, Payne, Deloach) all produced career-high numbers in tackles and Walker earned his second Pro Bowl invitation after recording 115 tackles and 6.5 sacks.
Indianapolis Colts (1998-01)
At Indianapolis, Grantham's 2001 defensive line registered 96 sacks over three seasons, helping the Colts post a 29-19 record and advance to the playoffs twice. Indianapolis' 10-win improvement from 1998 to 1999 marked the greatest one-season turnaround in league history. In 1999 and 2000, the Colts posted 56 sacks, the highest two-year total for the club since it moved to Indianapolis.
Michigan State (1996-98)
After playing in only two bowl games in the previous five years, Michigan State made a postseason appearances in each of Grantham's three years in East Lansing. Defensively, Grantham and head coach Nick Saban's defenses ranked 19th in total defense in 1996 and 13th in 1997. In 1998, the Spartans upset the No. 1 ranked Ohio State 28–24 at Ohio Stadium.
Virginia Tech (1990-95)
Grantham helped engineer the Hokies finest defense during his tenure in Blacksburg in 1995 when they ranked first nationally in rushing defense, fifth in scoring defense, and 10th in total defense. Virginia Tech totaled 50 sacks en route to the BIG EAST title and a Sugar Bowl triumph over Texas.
Background
Grantham played guard and tackle for the Hokies from 1984-88. He earned second-team All-South and honorable mention All-America honors as a senior. He earned a bachelor's degree in sports management from Virginia Tech in 1989.
Born Sept. 13, 1966, in Pulaski, Va., Grantham and his wife, Paige, have a son, Corbin, and a daughter, Olivia.
TODD GRANTHAM Coaching History
POSTSEASON History
NFL PLAYERS (ROUND DRAFTED)
S Josh Harvey-Clemons (7th) – Louisville '17 – Washington Redskins
DT Sheldon Rankins (1st) – Louisville '16 – New Orleans Saints
LB Leonard Floyd (1st) – Georgia '16 – Chicago Bears
LB Jordan Jenkins (3rd) – Georgia '16 – New York Jets
LB Lorenzo Mauldin IV (3rd) – Louisville '15 – New York Jets
S James Sample (4th) – Louisville '15 – Jacksonville Jaguars
LB Ramik Wilson (4th) – Georgia '15 – Kansas City Chiefs
CB Damain Swann (5th) – Georgia '15 – New Orleans Saints
LB Deiontrez Mount (6th) – Louisville '15 – Tennessee Titans
CB Charles Gaines (6th) – Louisville '15 – Cleveland Browns
DE B.J. Dubose (6th) – Louisville '15 – Minnesota Vikings
LB Amario Herrera (6th) – Georgia '15 – Indianapolis Colts
S Gerod Holliman (7th) – Louisville '15 – Pittsburgh Steelers
LB Jarvis Jones (1st) – Georgia '13 – Pittsburgh Steelers
LB Alec Ogletree (1st) – Georgia '13 – St. Louis Rams
DT John Jenkins (3rd) – Georgia '13 – New Orleans Saints
S Shawn Williams (3rd) – Georgia '13 – Cincinnati Bengals
CB Sanders Commings (5th) – Georgia '13 – Kansas City Chiefs
DE Cornelius Washington (6th) – Georgia '13 – Chicago Bears
S Baccari Rambo (6th) – Georgia '13 – Washington Redskins
CB Brandon Boykin (4th) – Georgia '12 – Philadelphia Eagles
DT DeAngelo Tyson (7th) – Georgia '12 – Baltimore Ravens
LB Justin Houston (3rd) – Georgia '11 – Kansas City Chiefs
LB Akeem Dent (3rd) – Georgia '11 – Atlanta Falcons
DT Robaire Smith (6th) – Michigan State '00 – Tennessee Titans
DE Dimitrius Underwood (1st) – Michigan State '99 – Minnesota Vikings
DE Cornell Brown (6th) – Virginia Tech '97 – Baltimore Ravens
DT J.C. Price (3rd) – Virginia Tech '96 – Carolina Panthers
LB Al Chamblee (12th) – Virginia Tech '91 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Personal Information
Birthdate: Sept. 13, 1966
Hometown: Pulaski, Va.
Education: Bachelor's from Virginia Tech, 1989
Wife: Paige
Children: Corbin, Olivia
Grantham's addition comes after Mullen announced that he had hired Billy Gonzales and John Hevesy as assistant coaches earlier this week.
Like Gonzales and Hevesy, Grantham will follow Mullen from Mississippi State where he spent last season as the Bulldogs defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. Overall, Grantham has 31 years of coaching experience that includes 11 seasons as a defensive coordinator.
He has served as a DC with three college programs (MSU, 2017; Louisville, 2014-16; Georgia, 2010-13) and one NFL team (Cleveland Browns, 2005-07).Grantham's impressive resume includes an 11-year NFL career, lastly as the Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach.
He was with the Cowboys for two years (2008-09) after spending three seasons as defensive coordinator with the Browns, and six years as defensive line coach for both the Houston Texans (2002-04) and Indianapolis Colts (1999-01).
In 2007, Grantham's defense helped Cleveland to a 10-win season.
Prior to his tenure with the Colts, Grantham made his name in the collegiate ranks, when he served for three seasons as Michigan State's defensive line coach and one as assistant head coach at Michigan State under Nick Saban.
Grantham also spent six years (1990-95) at his alma mater, Virginia Tech, coaching defensive ends and inside linebackers (1990-91) and defensive tackles (1992-93).
During his career, Grantham worked under several successful defensive minds on both the pro and college levels, including Saban, Frank Beamer and Bud Foster at Virginia Tech, Romeo Crennel in Cleveland, Dom Capers in Houston and Wade Phillips in Dallas.
Grantham played guard and tackle for the Hokies from 1984-88. He earned second-team All-South and honorable mention All-America honors as a senior. He earned a bachelor's degree in sports management from Virginia Tech in 1989.
Born Sept. 13, 1966, in Pulaski, Va., Grantham and his wife, Paige, have a son, Corbin, and a daughter, Olivia.
Mississippi State (2017)
Grantham, a nominee for the Broyles Award as the top assistant coach in the country, made an immediate splash in his lone year as defensive coordinator in Starkville. In his fifth season as a defensive coordinator in the SEC, Grantham guided the best MSU defense in recent memory.
| Category | 2017 Stats | 2017 Rank in SEC / FBS | Best at MSU Since… |
| Total Defense | 302.0 | 3rd / 10th | 1999 (222.5) |
| Pass Defense | 175.0 | 4th / 13th | 2007 (174.9) |
| Rush Defense | 127.0 | 5th / 25th | 2010 (119.1) |
| First Down Defense | 12.9 | 1st / 1st | 1963 (10.2) |
| Scoring Defense | 20.4 | 5th / 24th | 1999 (13.5) |
In addition, MSU has produced six non-offensive touchdowns in 2017, including a league-leading four defensive scores. The Bulldogs returned an interception for a touchdown in three straight games, a first since 2007. They achieved this feat against Kentucky, Texas A&M and UMass.
Louisville (2014-16)
Grantham's squads at Louisville ranked in the top-20 nationally in either scoring or total defense in all three years he was there.
Grantham's commitment to an aggressive and physical style was evident in Louisville's run defense, which finished top-15 nationally in all three of his seasons. The Cardinals were 12th against the run in 2016 (115.2 ypg), 14th in 2015 (120.2 ypg) and No. 10 in 2014 (108.9 ypg). They notably held All-American and Doak Walker Award finalist Dalvin Cook to only 54 yards on the ground in a 63-20 victory over Florida State on Sept. 17, 2016. From 2012-16, Louisville ranked second nationally in yards per carry defense (3.3) behind only Alabama (2.6).
Grantham's unit finished No. 14 nationally in total defense in 2016 (322.2 ypg), No. 18 in 2015 (332.8 ypg) and No. 6 in 2014 (308.5). His 2014 squad led the nation in interceptions with 26, while the Cardinals posted a three-year total of 58, which was tops nationally during that span.
Grantham, a native of Pulaski, Va., saw eight players drafted into the NFL during his tenure at Louisville, including safety Josh Harvey-Clemons to the Washington Redskins in 2017. He tutored Devonte' Fields, who led the country in tackles for loss per game (1.73) in 2015 and was voted first-team All-ACC in 2016.
During his time in Louisville, Graham shaped the development of many student-athletes, including 2016 first round draft pick Sheldon Rankins. Selected 12th overall by the Saints, Rankins wreaked havoc on offenses once Grantham arrived in 2014. In his two years under Grantham, the defensive lineman totaled 111 total tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, 14.0 sacks and two interceptions for the Cardinals.
Grantham also developed outside linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin into a first-team All-ACC selection in 2014 and a third round 2015 NFL Draft selection of the New York Jets. The Cardinals' other starting linebacker that season, Deiontrez Mount, was a sixth-round pick of the Tennessee Titans.
Georgia (2010-13)
Grantham joined the Louisville staff after four seasons as Georgia's defensive coordinator (2010-13), including two seasons as the associate head coach under Mark Richt. During his time with Georgia, the Bulldogs advanced to four consecutive bowl games and compiled a 36-18-1 record with Grantham at the helm of the defense.
The 2012 season saw the Bulldogs finish with a 12-2 record, which included a loss to Alabama, the eventual national champion, in the SEC Championship Game. Georgia, champions of the Capital One Bowl, ended the campaign 18th in the country in scoring defense (19.6 ppg), holding five opponents to 10 or fewer points, and eighth nationally in pass defense (175.6 ypg).
In his second season at Georgia in 2011, the defense showed a dramatic jump in the national statistics. The group finished the year fifth nationally in total defense (277.2 ypg; 11th versus rushing, 10th versus passing), third in third-down defense (28.9 percent), fifth in interceptions (20), and seventh in turnovers gained (32), which ranked first in the SEC.
Grantham's list of former players at UGA is a remarkable one. In 2013, Grantham had two linebackers taken in the first round, Jarvis Jones (17th overall pick by Pittsburgh) and Alec Ogletree (30th overall pick by St. Louis). Grantham also coached current NFL defensive stars Justin Houston, a four-time Pro Bowl linebacker for Kansas City, and Geno Atkins, a five-time Pro Bowl lineman for Cincinnati.
Dallas Cowboys (2008-09)
At the conclusion of the 2009 regular season, the Cowboys' defensive unit ranked second in the NFL in scoring defense (15.6 points per game), fourth in rushing defense (90.5 yards per game), seventh in sacks (42.0 per game), and ninth in total defense (315.9 yards per game). The Dallas defensive unit finished eighth in the NFL in total defense in 2008 and led the league with 59 sacks - 13.5 coming from the defensive linemen.
In addition, Dallas nose guard Jay Ratliff, a sixth round draft choice, has been named to two consecutive Pro-Bowls and was named Thursday to the sportswriters All-Pro team. In addition, All-Pro Demarcus Ware recorded a career high 20 sacks in 2008.
Cleveland Browns (2005-07)
In 2007, Cleveland surfaced as one of the most improved teams in the NFL by compiling a 10-6 record after posting a 4-12 mark in 2006. Under Grantham's watch as defensive coordinator, the Browns 2007 secondary tandem of cornerback Leigh Bodden and safety Sean Jones recorded a combined total 11 interceptions. Bodden's six tied for fifth in the league, while Jones' five tied for ninth.
Grantham's defensive unit ranked 15th in the NFL in pass defense (202.6 yards-per-game) during the 2006 season, despite his secondary being decimated with injuries (defensive backs Daylon McCutcheon, Gary Baxter and Bodden). His secondary witnessed the emergence of safety Jones and defensive back Daven Holly, who tied for the team lead with five interceptions each.
In his first season with the Browns in 2005, Grantham's defensive unit finished first in the AFC in red zone defense (44.0 touchdown percentage), fourth in the NFL in pass defense (179.2 yards-per-game), 11th in points allowed (17.7 points-per-game) and tied for 16th in total defense (316.8 yards-per-game).
Houston Texans (2002-04)
In 2004 the Texans defense ranked 13th in the NFL against the run and had a streak of seven consecutive games without allowing a rushing score (10/10/04 - 11/28/04).
In 2003 Grantham's defensive line unit was devastated by injuries, as nose tackle Seth Payne suffered a season ending knee injury in week two and Pro Bowl defensive end Gary Walker played in just four games due to shoulder and toe injuries. Despite the injuries, Grantham was able to mix and match his defensive linemen effectively as defensive tackle Jerry Deloach collected a career-high 109 tackles and nose tackle Steve Martin racked up 92 stops in only 14 games.
In 2002 Grantham's three starters (Walker, Payne, Deloach) all produced career-high numbers in tackles and Walker earned his second Pro Bowl invitation after recording 115 tackles and 6.5 sacks.
Indianapolis Colts (1998-01)
At Indianapolis, Grantham's 2001 defensive line registered 96 sacks over three seasons, helping the Colts post a 29-19 record and advance to the playoffs twice. Indianapolis' 10-win improvement from 1998 to 1999 marked the greatest one-season turnaround in league history. In 1999 and 2000, the Colts posted 56 sacks, the highest two-year total for the club since it moved to Indianapolis.
Michigan State (1996-98)
After playing in only two bowl games in the previous five years, Michigan State made a postseason appearances in each of Grantham's three years in East Lansing. Defensively, Grantham and head coach Nick Saban's defenses ranked 19th in total defense in 1996 and 13th in 1997. In 1998, the Spartans upset the No. 1 ranked Ohio State 28–24 at Ohio Stadium.
Virginia Tech (1990-95)
Grantham helped engineer the Hokies finest defense during his tenure in Blacksburg in 1995 when they ranked first nationally in rushing defense, fifth in scoring defense, and 10th in total defense. Virginia Tech totaled 50 sacks en route to the BIG EAST title and a Sugar Bowl triumph over Texas.
Background
Grantham played guard and tackle for the Hokies from 1984-88. He earned second-team All-South and honorable mention All-America honors as a senior. He earned a bachelor's degree in sports management from Virginia Tech in 1989.
Born Sept. 13, 1966, in Pulaski, Va., Grantham and his wife, Paige, have a son, Corbin, and a daughter, Olivia.
TODD GRANTHAM Coaching History
| Seasons | School/Team | Title/Position Coached |
| 2018-Present | Florida | Defensive Coordinator |
| 2017 | Mississippi State | Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers |
| 2012-13 | Georgia | Associate Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator / Outside Linebackers |
| 2010-11 | Georgia | Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers |
| 2008-09 | Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Coordinator |
| 2005-07 | Cleveland Browns | Offensive Line |
| 2002-04 | Houston Texans | Defensive Line |
| 1999-2001 | Indianapolis Colts | Defensive Line |
| 1998 | Michigan State | Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Line |
| 1996-97 | Michigan State | Defensive Line |
| 1994-95 | Virginia Tech | Defensive Line |
| 1992-93 | Virginia Tech | Defensive Tackles |
| 1990-91 | Virginia Tech | Defensive Ends / Linebackers |
POSTSEASON History
| Season | Bowl / Playoff Game | Opponent | Result |
| 2016 | Citrus Bowl (Louisville) | LSU | L, 29-9 |
| 2015 | Music City Bowl (Louisville) | Texas A&M | W, 27-21 |
| 2014 | Belk Bowl (Louisville) | Georgia | L, 37-14 |
| 2013 | Taxslayer.com Bowl (Georgia) | Nebraska | L, 24-19 |
| 2012 | Capital One Bowl (Georgia) | Nebraska | W, 45-31 |
| 2011 | Outback Bowl (Georgia) | Michigan State | L, 33-30 |
| 2010 | Liberty Bowl (Georgia) | UCF | L, 10-6 |
| 2009 | NFC Divisional Round (Dallas Cowboys) | Minnesota Vikings | L, 34-3 |
| 2000 | AFC Wild Card (Indianapolis Colts) | Miami Dolphins | L, 23-17 |
| 1999 | AFC Divisional Round (Indianapolis Colts) | Tennessee Titans | L, 19-16 |
| 1997 | Aloha Bowl (Michigan State) | Washington | L, 51-23 |
| 1996 | Sun Bowl (Michigan State) | Stanford | L, 38-0 |
| 1995 | Sugar Bowl (Virginia Tech) | Texas | W, 28-10 |
| 1994 | Gator Bowl (Virginia Tech) | Tennessee | L, 45-23 |
| 1993 | Independence Bowl (Virginia Tech) | Indiana | W, 45-20 |
NFL PLAYERS (ROUND DRAFTED)
S Josh Harvey-Clemons (7th) – Louisville '17 – Washington Redskins
DT Sheldon Rankins (1st) – Louisville '16 – New Orleans Saints
LB Leonard Floyd (1st) – Georgia '16 – Chicago Bears
LB Jordan Jenkins (3rd) – Georgia '16 – New York Jets
LB Lorenzo Mauldin IV (3rd) – Louisville '15 – New York Jets
S James Sample (4th) – Louisville '15 – Jacksonville Jaguars
LB Ramik Wilson (4th) – Georgia '15 – Kansas City Chiefs
CB Damain Swann (5th) – Georgia '15 – New Orleans Saints
LB Deiontrez Mount (6th) – Louisville '15 – Tennessee Titans
CB Charles Gaines (6th) – Louisville '15 – Cleveland Browns
DE B.J. Dubose (6th) – Louisville '15 – Minnesota Vikings
LB Amario Herrera (6th) – Georgia '15 – Indianapolis Colts
S Gerod Holliman (7th) – Louisville '15 – Pittsburgh Steelers
LB Jarvis Jones (1st) – Georgia '13 – Pittsburgh Steelers
LB Alec Ogletree (1st) – Georgia '13 – St. Louis Rams
DT John Jenkins (3rd) – Georgia '13 – New Orleans Saints
S Shawn Williams (3rd) – Georgia '13 – Cincinnati Bengals
CB Sanders Commings (5th) – Georgia '13 – Kansas City Chiefs
DE Cornelius Washington (6th) – Georgia '13 – Chicago Bears
S Baccari Rambo (6th) – Georgia '13 – Washington Redskins
CB Brandon Boykin (4th) – Georgia '12 – Philadelphia Eagles
DT DeAngelo Tyson (7th) – Georgia '12 – Baltimore Ravens
LB Justin Houston (3rd) – Georgia '11 – Kansas City Chiefs
LB Akeem Dent (3rd) – Georgia '11 – Atlanta Falcons
DT Robaire Smith (6th) – Michigan State '00 – Tennessee Titans
DE Dimitrius Underwood (1st) – Michigan State '99 – Minnesota Vikings
DE Cornell Brown (6th) – Virginia Tech '97 – Baltimore Ravens
DT J.C. Price (3rd) – Virginia Tech '96 – Carolina Panthers
LB Al Chamblee (12th) – Virginia Tech '91 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Personal Information
Birthdate: Sept. 13, 1966
Hometown: Pulaski, Va.
Education: Bachelor's from Virginia Tech, 1989
Wife: Paige
Children: Corbin, Olivia
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