Football
Ja'Juan Seider
- Title:
- Assistant Coach, Running Backs
- Email:
- footballmail@gators.ufl.edu
- Phone:
- 4100
Ja’Juan Seider enters his second season on the Gators staff and his first under new Florida football coach Dan Mullen.
In his first season with the Gators, Seider worked as the running backs coach. Overall, Seider has 17 years of coaching experience including a decade of experience at the collegiate level.
During his first year in Gainesville, Seider guided a group of running back that rushed for a more than 1500 yards collectively while finding the endzone 13 times. This included a pair of 500+ yard rushers in Malik Davis and Lamical Perine.
Prior to coming to Gainesville, he served as the running backs coach at West Virginia (2013-16) and Marshall (2010-12). At West Virginia, he helped develop NFL running backs Charles Sims (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Wendell Smallwood (Philadelphia Eagles). Both backs rushed for more than 1,000 yards in their final seasons as Mountaineers.
In 2008, Seider accepted his first collegiate position serving as a graduate assistant on Bill Stewart’s staff at West Virginia. He would spend three season in Morgantown primarily working with quarterbacks. Seider helped tutor three eventual NFL signal callers in Pat White, Jarrett Brown and Geno Smith.
Before moving to the collegiate ranks, Seider got his coaching start at the high school level in Florida at Glades Central, Palm Beach Lakes and Lake Worth. There he helped develop two quarterbacks who went on to play for Power Five schools in Jarrett Brown (West Virginia) and Star Jackson (Alabama).
He played collegiately at West Virginina (1997-99) and Florida A&M (2000). Seider earned All-America honors and won the Doug Williams Award for National Offensive Player of the Year and the Jake Gaither Award (considered the Heisman Trophy of Historically Black Colleges) following a spectacular senior year at Florida A&M where he passed for 2,512 yards and 27 touchdowns.
He was also named the MEAC Offensive Player of the Year and went on to be selected in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He earned a B.S. in physical education at West Virginia in 2000 and a master's degree in athletic coaching in 2010.
Born April 16, 1978, Seider and his wife Brandi have a son, Jaden, and two daughters, Ava and Brennley.
Florida (2017-Present)
Every Gator running back in his first season averaged over 4.0 yards per carry including freshmen Malik Davis (6.7 ypg) and Adarius Lemons (7.2 ypg). Davis and Lamichal Perine split time as starts in the Florida backfield and both finished with more than 500 yards on the ground. Gator running backs found the endzone 13 times over the course of the season. Perine’s eight touchdowns was the most since by a Florida back since Kelvin Taylor in 2015.
Florida eclipsed 200 yards rushing three times in 2017 coming against Vanderbilt, Texas A&M and UAB. Against the Commodores, Davis (2) and Perine (3) combined for five rushing touchdowns in the win.
West Virginia (2013-16)
In his second stint at WVU, Seider tutored Wendell Smallwood, who was the Big-12 rushing champion in 2015 with 1,519 yards. Smallwood was an All-Big 12 Second-Team selection and a fifth-round NFL Draft selection of the Philadelphia Eagles a year ago.
In 2014, he coached a WVU offense that ranked No. 9 nationally in passing offense, No. 11 in first down offense, No. 12 in total offense and No. 34 in scoring offense.
One year prior in 2013, Seider recruited current Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Charles Sims, who transferred to WVU for his final collegiate season after he spent four years at Houston. During that season, Sims rushed for 1,095 yards on 208 carries (5.3 avg) and 11 touchdowns, while catching 45 passes for 401 yards and three touchdowns. He was named first team All-Big 12 while adding the honor of Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year. Sims was WVU’s first 1,000-yard rusher since 2009.
Marshall (2010-12)
In 2011, Marshall freshman running back Travon Van earned All-Conference USA honors, and Seider helped lead the Herd to the championship of the Beef O’Brady’s Bowl.
Two of his top recruits at Marshall were quarterback Rakeem Cato, who was named the 2012 C-USA Player of the Year, and running back Kevin Grooms, who Seider recruited and coached. Three of his freshman backs at Marshall averaged more than five yards a carry in 2012 and the offense finished No. 6 nationally in total offense.
West Virginia (2008-10)
During Seider’s three seasons with the Mountaineers, they held a combined record of 27-12 including a Co-Big East Championship in 2010. Seider, who worked primarily with quarterbacks, reunited with his former Palm Beach Lakes quarterback, Jarrett Brown. Seider worked with Pat White in his first season. White would go on to finish seventh in the Heisman voting before being selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the NFL Draft.
Seider helped develop Brown and Geno Smith into NFL quarterbacks over his last two years. Smith went on to be a second round pick of the New York Jets in 2013 and is currently with the New York Giants.
Lake Worth (2006-08)
Seider helped guide the Trojans to the Florida State Playoffs in 2007. Helped groom four-star quarterback, Star Jackson in his first two seasons at Lake Worth. Jackson went on the play collegiately for Alabama and Georgia State. In 2006 the Trojan offense also included future Indianapolis Colt wide receiver Lavon Brazill.
Palm Beach Lakes (2003-05)
During his time as the offensive coordinator, Seider helped develop a number of All-State selections including quarterback Jarrett Brown and running back Jetavious Best who both went on to play for West Virginia. Brown, who also was named The Sun-Sentinal Player of the Year in 2005, went on to spend time with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Brown and Indianapolis Colts.
Glades Central (2001-02)
Seider served on as the running backs coach for two seasons at Glades Central helping the Raiders to the third round of the State 3A Playoffs. The Raider offense included former NFL and Ohio State wide receiver Santonio Holmes.
Background
After beginning his collegiate career at West Virginia, Seider earned All-America honors and won the Doug Williams Award for National Offensive Player of the Year and the Jake Gaither Award (considered the Heisman Trophy of Historically Black Colleges) following a spectacular senior year at Florida A&M where he passed for 2,512 yards and 27 touchdowns. He was also named the MEAC Offensive Player of the Year and went on to be selected in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He earned a B.S. in physical education at West Virginia in 2000 and a master's degree in athletic coaching in 2010.
Born April 16, 1978, Seider and his wife Brandi have a son, Jaden, and two daughters, Ava and Brennley.
Ja’Juan Seider Coaching History
Postseason History
NFL PLAYERS (ROUND DRAFTED)
RB Wendell Smallwood (5th) – West Virginia ’16 – Philadelphia Eagles
RB Charles Sims (3rd) – West Virginia ’14 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
QB Geno Smith (2nd) – West Virginia ’13 – New York Jets
QB Pat White (2nd) – West Virginia ’09 – Miami Dolphins
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth date: April 16, 1978
Hometown: Belle Glade, Fla.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from West Virginia, 2000
Master’s Degree from West Virginia, 2010
Wife: Brandi
Children: Ava and Brenley, and Jaden
In his first season with the Gators, Seider worked as the running backs coach. Overall, Seider has 17 years of coaching experience including a decade of experience at the collegiate level.
During his first year in Gainesville, Seider guided a group of running back that rushed for a more than 1500 yards collectively while finding the endzone 13 times. This included a pair of 500+ yard rushers in Malik Davis and Lamical Perine.
Prior to coming to Gainesville, he served as the running backs coach at West Virginia (2013-16) and Marshall (2010-12). At West Virginia, he helped develop NFL running backs Charles Sims (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Wendell Smallwood (Philadelphia Eagles). Both backs rushed for more than 1,000 yards in their final seasons as Mountaineers.
In 2008, Seider accepted his first collegiate position serving as a graduate assistant on Bill Stewart’s staff at West Virginia. He would spend three season in Morgantown primarily working with quarterbacks. Seider helped tutor three eventual NFL signal callers in Pat White, Jarrett Brown and Geno Smith.
Before moving to the collegiate ranks, Seider got his coaching start at the high school level in Florida at Glades Central, Palm Beach Lakes and Lake Worth. There he helped develop two quarterbacks who went on to play for Power Five schools in Jarrett Brown (West Virginia) and Star Jackson (Alabama).
He played collegiately at West Virginina (1997-99) and Florida A&M (2000). Seider earned All-America honors and won the Doug Williams Award for National Offensive Player of the Year and the Jake Gaither Award (considered the Heisman Trophy of Historically Black Colleges) following a spectacular senior year at Florida A&M where he passed for 2,512 yards and 27 touchdowns.
He was also named the MEAC Offensive Player of the Year and went on to be selected in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He earned a B.S. in physical education at West Virginia in 2000 and a master's degree in athletic coaching in 2010.
Born April 16, 1978, Seider and his wife Brandi have a son, Jaden, and two daughters, Ava and Brennley.
Florida (2017-Present)
Every Gator running back in his first season averaged over 4.0 yards per carry including freshmen Malik Davis (6.7 ypg) and Adarius Lemons (7.2 ypg). Davis and Lamichal Perine split time as starts in the Florida backfield and both finished with more than 500 yards on the ground. Gator running backs found the endzone 13 times over the course of the season. Perine’s eight touchdowns was the most since by a Florida back since Kelvin Taylor in 2015.
Florida eclipsed 200 yards rushing three times in 2017 coming against Vanderbilt, Texas A&M and UAB. Against the Commodores, Davis (2) and Perine (3) combined for five rushing touchdowns in the win.
West Virginia (2013-16)
In his second stint at WVU, Seider tutored Wendell Smallwood, who was the Big-12 rushing champion in 2015 with 1,519 yards. Smallwood was an All-Big 12 Second-Team selection and a fifth-round NFL Draft selection of the Philadelphia Eagles a year ago.
In 2014, he coached a WVU offense that ranked No. 9 nationally in passing offense, No. 11 in first down offense, No. 12 in total offense and No. 34 in scoring offense.
One year prior in 2013, Seider recruited current Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Charles Sims, who transferred to WVU for his final collegiate season after he spent four years at Houston. During that season, Sims rushed for 1,095 yards on 208 carries (5.3 avg) and 11 touchdowns, while catching 45 passes for 401 yards and three touchdowns. He was named first team All-Big 12 while adding the honor of Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year. Sims was WVU’s first 1,000-yard rusher since 2009.
Marshall (2010-12)
In 2011, Marshall freshman running back Travon Van earned All-Conference USA honors, and Seider helped lead the Herd to the championship of the Beef O’Brady’s Bowl.
Two of his top recruits at Marshall were quarterback Rakeem Cato, who was named the 2012 C-USA Player of the Year, and running back Kevin Grooms, who Seider recruited and coached. Three of his freshman backs at Marshall averaged more than five yards a carry in 2012 and the offense finished No. 6 nationally in total offense.
West Virginia (2008-10)
During Seider’s three seasons with the Mountaineers, they held a combined record of 27-12 including a Co-Big East Championship in 2010. Seider, who worked primarily with quarterbacks, reunited with his former Palm Beach Lakes quarterback, Jarrett Brown. Seider worked with Pat White in his first season. White would go on to finish seventh in the Heisman voting before being selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the NFL Draft.
Seider helped develop Brown and Geno Smith into NFL quarterbacks over his last two years. Smith went on to be a second round pick of the New York Jets in 2013 and is currently with the New York Giants.
Lake Worth (2006-08)
Seider helped guide the Trojans to the Florida State Playoffs in 2007. Helped groom four-star quarterback, Star Jackson in his first two seasons at Lake Worth. Jackson went on the play collegiately for Alabama and Georgia State. In 2006 the Trojan offense also included future Indianapolis Colt wide receiver Lavon Brazill.
Palm Beach Lakes (2003-05)
During his time as the offensive coordinator, Seider helped develop a number of All-State selections including quarterback Jarrett Brown and running back Jetavious Best who both went on to play for West Virginia. Brown, who also was named The Sun-Sentinal Player of the Year in 2005, went on to spend time with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Brown and Indianapolis Colts.
Glades Central (2001-02)
Seider served on as the running backs coach for two seasons at Glades Central helping the Raiders to the third round of the State 3A Playoffs. The Raider offense included former NFL and Ohio State wide receiver Santonio Holmes.
Background
After beginning his collegiate career at West Virginia, Seider earned All-America honors and won the Doug Williams Award for National Offensive Player of the Year and the Jake Gaither Award (considered the Heisman Trophy of Historically Black Colleges) following a spectacular senior year at Florida A&M where he passed for 2,512 yards and 27 touchdowns. He was also named the MEAC Offensive Player of the Year and went on to be selected in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He earned a B.S. in physical education at West Virginia in 2000 and a master's degree in athletic coaching in 2010.
Born April 16, 1978, Seider and his wife Brandi have a son, Jaden, and two daughters, Ava and Brennley.
Ja’Juan Seider Coaching History
| Seasons | School/Team | Title/Position Coached |
| 2018-Present | Florida | Tight Ends |
| 2017 | Florida | Running Backs |
| 2013-16 | West Virginia | Running Backs |
| 2010-12 | Marshall | Running Backs / Recruiting Coordinator |
| 2008-10 | West Virginia | Graduate Assistant |
| 2006-08 | Lake Worth HS | Quarterbacks |
| 2003-05 | Palm Beach Lakes HS | Offensive Coordinator |
| 2001-02 | Glades Central | Running Backs |
Postseason History
| Season | Bowl / Playoff Game | Opponent | Result |
| 2016 | Russell Athletic (West Virginia) | Miami (FL) | L, 31-14 |
| 2015 | Cactus (West Virginia) | Oklahoma State | L, 30-22 |
| 2014 | Liberty (West Virginia) | Texas A&M | L, 45-37 |
| 2011 | Beef O’Brady’s (Marshall) | FIU | W, 20-10 |
| 2010 | Gator (West Virginia) | Florida State | L, 33-21 |
| 2008 | Meineke Car Care (West Virginia) | North Carolina | W, 31-30 |
NFL PLAYERS (ROUND DRAFTED)
RB Wendell Smallwood (5th) – West Virginia ’16 – Philadelphia Eagles
RB Charles Sims (3rd) – West Virginia ’14 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
QB Geno Smith (2nd) – West Virginia ’13 – New York Jets
QB Pat White (2nd) – West Virginia ’09 – Miami Dolphins
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth date: April 16, 1978
Hometown: Belle Glade, Fla.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from West Virginia, 2000
Master’s Degree from West Virginia, 2010
Wife: Brandi
Children: Ava and Brenley, and Jaden
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