Restoring the tradition of defensive excellence at the University of Florida, Todd Grantham’s impact in his first three seasons as UF’s Defensive Coordinator has been immense.
Grantham’s scheme has given Florida’s defense a reputation for being one of the most distributive defensive units in the nation while keeping offenses out of the end zone.
In Grantham’s three seasons, the defense has registered 65 takeaways, tied for 11th-most in the nation over that span. With a turnover margin of plus-12 in 2018 and plus-five in 2019, UF also finished with a turnover margin of at least plus-five in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2014 and 2015.
In 2020, the Gators continued their trend of getting to opposing quarterbacks, ranking tied for seventh in the country and first in the SEC with 35 sacks. Florida also registered 73 tackles for loss to rank tied for 21
st in the nation and second in the conference.
In 2019, Florida finished seventh nationally in scoring defense (15.5 points) and has been one of the best teams in the nation at keeping its opponents out of the end zone, completing three shutouts in a season for the first time since 1988.
The Gator defense has been distributive in their ability to rush the passer and force turnovers. Florida ranked fifth nationally with 49 sacks, leading the SEC by a whopping 12. In total, Grantham’s defense registered 102 tackles for loss on the season, tying for 11th nationally and leading the SEC by six.
Florida finished 2019 tied for ninth in the FBS with 16 interceptions and was only one of six FBS teams with at least three interceptions in three games this year.
Additionally, UF kept offenses fenced out of the end zone, finishing third in the FBS in opponent red zone touchdown percentage (40 percent / 14 TDs in 35 trips).
In 2018, UF also led the nation in fourth quarter opponent passing efficiency (66.25) and were second nationally in fourth quarter opponent completion percentage (40.5) last season. In addition, the Gators’ 26 takeaways in 2018 ranked tied for 11th nationally, and they scored 85 points off those turnovers.
Grantham followed Mullen from Mississippi State where he spent the 2017 season as the Bulldogs defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. Overall, Grantham has 32 years of coaching experience that includes 12 seasons as a defensive coordinator.
He has served as a DC with four college programs (Florida, 2018; 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.
Season-by-Season Breakdown
2020
For the second straight season, the Gators ranked in the top-10 in the country in sacks as they took down the quarterback 35 times to finish tied for seventh in the nation and first in the SEC. Florida was constantly in opposing backfields, tallying 73 tackles for loss to rank 21
st in the country and second in the SEC.
The Gators defense stood out in multiple games in 2020 as they recorded six sacks on the road at Tennessee and snagged three interceptions in each win over Georgia and Kentucky. Florida was one of 18 FBS teams with multiple games of three interceptions.
Other standout performances over the season included the second half against Kentucky, where Florida yielded just 46 total yards and did not allow a third or fourth down conversion as it outscored the Wildcats 20-0.
In the marquee matchup to help secure the SEC East title in Jacksonville, Florida fell into a 14-0 hole and gave up 136 yards on Georgia’s first two drives, UF’s defense allowed 141 yards on 51 plays (2.76 yards per play) the rest of the game.
In the second half against Kentucky, Florida yielded just 46 total yards and did not allow a third or fourth down conversion as it outscored the Wildcats 20-0. That finish resembled its start to the Missouri game. Prior to the final two defensive drives against Missouri -- by which time UF built a 41-10 lead -- the Gators gave up just 172 total yards and did not cede a touchdown.
Individually, defensive back Kaiir Elam was a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist, giving the Gators a semifinalist for the second consecutive year (CJ Henderson in 2019). Elam was named to the Coaches All-SEC first team and the Associated Press All-SEC Second Team as a defensive back. Brenton Cox Jr., was also tabbed AP All-SEC Second Team as a defensive end.
Zachary Carter was named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week twice in 2020, getting the nod for his performances against South Carolina and Arkansas. Kyree Campbell was named the SEC Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week for his effort against Vanderbilt. Linebacker Ventrell Miller also earned weekly accolades as he was tabbed the SEC Defensive Player of the Week twice (Ole Miss, Tennessee).
2019
In the second season of Grantham’s scheme, Florida possessed one of the best pass rushing defenses in the nation and in school history.
The Gators 49 sacks (fifth in the nation) leading the rest of the SEC by 12 sacks, was the fourth-highest season total in program history.
After opening their season with 10 sacks in its season-opening win over Miami, and it capped the regular season with eight in its win over Florida State to finish as one of two teams in the nation with multiple eight sack games.
Florida is only SEC team featuring more than six players with at least 3.0 sacks, a total eight Gators reached this feat. Another four Gators had 2.0 sacks this year -- Jonathan Greenard - 9.0; Zachary Carter, Mohamoud Diabate-4.5; James Houston IV, Adam Shuler - 3.5; Ventrell Miller, Jeremiah Moon, Jabari Zuniga - 3.0; Khris Bogle- 2.5; Trey Dean III, David Reese II, Tedarrell Slaton - 2.0.
Florida’s defensive front also controlled the line of scrimmage the entire season, tying 11th nationally with 102 tackles for loss on the season -- which led the SEC by six TFLs and was 16 more than last season. Aside from this year, the only Florida teams since 2000 to post at least 100 tackles for loss in a season are the 2015 Gators (101 in 14 games) and the 2010 Gators (100 in 13 games).
Florida finished 7th nationally in scoring defense (15.5 points), and has been one of the best teams in the nation at keeping its opponents out of the end zone. The Gators allowed just 23 offensive touchdowns this season, which finished tied for the fourth-fewest in the FBS. It was also the fewest UF allowed since 2012 (19).
UF completed three shutouts in a season for the first time since 1988. Florida was one of two FBS teams to hold five opponents without an offensive touchdown in 2019. Since 1996, only two UF squads held five teams without an offensive touchdown -- the 2009 and 2019 Gators.
A point of emphasis on defense from both Coach Mullen and defensive coordinator Todd Grantham has been red zone defense, and UF finished third nationally in that regard (65.7 percent / 23 scores in 35 trips). UF was also 3rd in the FBS in opponent red zone touchdown percentage (40 percent / 14 TDs in 35 trips).
Florida finished tied for ninth in the FBS with 16 interceptions while finishing as one of two teams with four players with at least three interceptions this year.
Individually, Jonathan Greenard was Florida’s top disrupter in its front seven during the 2019 season, as he led the SEC in both sacks (9.5) and tackles for loss (15.5) despite missing time with an ankle injury. He would go on to win the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week four times, Walter Camp National FBS Player of the Week (Missouri) and AP/Coaches’ All-SEC First Team (DL.)
At Missouri on Nov. 16, Greenard totaled five tackles for loss (including two sacks) -- UF’s highest single-game total since Alex Brown had five TFLs (all sacks) against Tennessee on Sept. 18, 1999. Greenard followed it up with three TFLs (all sacks) in a win over Florida State.
In his final season in the Orange and Blue, future first round pick CJ Henderson received multiple accolades:
-Preseason First Team All-SEC (DB)
- Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist
- Coaches’ All-SEC First Team (DB)
- Lombardi Semifinalist (DB)
Donovan Stiner led UF with four interceptions -- which was tied for second in the SEC; he entered this season with two picks in 24 career games.
Shawn Davis picked off two passes in Florida’s homecoming victory over Auburn en route to earning SEC Defensive Player of the Week
Kaiir Elam was one of seven FBS true freshmen with at least three interceptions this season. The only two true freshmen from the SEC with three picks were Elam and LSU’s Derek Stingley Jr.
STATISTICAL RANKINGS
|
Average |
FBS Ranking |
SEC Ranking |
| Total Defense |
304.8 |
10th |
2nd |
| Scoring Defense |
15.5 |
7th |
2nd |
| Rushing Defense |
102.8 |
8th |
2nd |
| Interceptions |
16 |
T-9th |
3rd |
| Opp. Red Zone % |
65.70% |
3rd |
1st |
Florida (2018)
Florida’s defense -- in spite of a depleted secondary and being without 2017 Coaches SEC All-Freshman Team cornerback Marco Wilson since the loss to Kentucky -- made huge improvements under Todd Grantham:
|
2017 Stats |
FBS Rank |
2018 Stats |
FBS Rank |
Change |
| Fumble Recoveries |
3 |
T-125th |
12 |
T-12th |
113 |
| Forced Fumbles |
3 |
T-129th |
11 |
T-52nd |
77 |
| Takeaways |
17 |
T-81st |
26 |
T-11th |
70 |
| Passing Eff. Defense |
130.87 |
73rd |
112.69 |
17th |
56 |
| Scoring Defense |
27.3 |
69th |
20 |
20th |
49 |
| Yards Per Play |
5.73 |
73rd |
5.12 |
33rd |
40 |
| Sacks Per Game (Total) |
2.09 (23) |
T-59th |
2.85 (37) |
T-20th |
39 |
UF also led the nation in fourth quarter opponent passing efficiency (66.25) and were second nationally in fourth quarter opponent completion percentage (40.5).
Meanwhile, Florida’s 26 takeaways ranked tied for 11th nationally, and they scored 85 points off those turnovers. It marked only the fourth time since 2008, when Florida set a school record with an insane +24 turnover margin, the Gators finished the season ranked higher than 33rd nationally in turnover margin.
TURNOVER MARGIN BY YEAR
| Year |
Margin |
Takeaways |
Giveaways |
FBS Rank |
| 2020 |
-3 |
16 |
19 |
T-85th |
| 2019 |
5 |
23 |
18 |
T-32nd |
| 2018 |
12 |
26 |
14 |
T-7th |
| 2017 |
-3 |
17 |
20 |
T-85th |
| 2016 |
2 |
24 |
22 |
T-47th |
| 2015 |
8 |
25 |
17 |
T-22nd |
| 2014 |
6 |
30 |
24 |
T-33rd |
| 2013 |
-2 |
18 |
20 |
T-73rd |
| 2012 |
15 |
30 |
15 |
T-7th |
| 2011 |
-12 |
14 |
26 |
T-113th |
| 2010 |
2 |
29 |
27 |
T-45th |
| 2009 |
7 |
23 |
16 |
T-20th |
UF’s 12 fumble recoveries (its third-highest total since 2005 [‘05 - 15; ‘14 - 14]) ranked tied for 12th in the FBS.
Individually, Grantham tutored Jachai Polite to an All-American caliber season and coached Jabari Zuniga, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, C.J. Henderson and Trey Dean III to All-SEC type seasons.
Polite tied Clifford Charlton’s 1986 single-season school record for forced fumbles with FBS-leading six and he became the fourth Gator in history with at least eight career forced fumbles, joining Charlton (15 –1984-87), Guss Scott (11 – 2000-03), and Alex Brown (9 – 1997-2001). In addition, Polite was one of two players in the country to record at least five forced fumbles and 10-plus sacks. The Daytona Beach, Fla. native finished the season with 17.5 tackles-for-loss, which left him a 0.5 tackles for loss shy of tying Alex Brown’s 1999 season for the 10th-highest single-season total in school history.
For his outstanding play on the field, here is the complete list of accolades he earned:
- SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week (Miss. St)
- Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week (FSU)
- Bednarik Award Semifinalist (DL)
- AP First Team All-SEC (DE)
- Coaches First Team All-SEC (DL)
- AP All-America Second Team (DE)
- Athlon Sports First Team All-SEC (DL)
- ESPN First Team All-SEC (DL)
- Phil Steele All-American Third Team (DL)
- Phil Steele All-SEC First Team (DL)
Zuniga, who totaled career-highs in tackles (45), tackles-for-loss (11), sacks (6.5) and quarterback hurries (4), was named to the Ted Hendricks Award Watch List and earned SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors after UF’s win over Colorado State.
Moreover, Polite and Zuniga became the first pair of Gators with at least 11 tackles-for-loss in a season since the trio of Jon Bullard (17.5), Antonio Morrison (12.0) and Jarrad Davis (11.0) all reached that mark in 2015. They are also the first pair of Gators defensive linemen to reach that total in a season since Jaye Howard (12.0) and Justin Trattou (11.0) did it in 2010.
Gardner-Johnson finished third on the team with a career-high 71 tackles, including nine tackles-for-loss, three sacks and four interceptions. His four INTs ranked tied for 16
th in the country and tied for second in the SEC. After he snagged a pair of interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, Gardner-Johnson was named the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Defensive MVP. In addition for his efforts, the Cocoa, Fla. native garnered AP All-Bowl Team honors.
Henderson, who’s regarded as one of the top cornerbacks in the entire country, flourished under the direction of Grantham as he totaled 38 tackles, five tackles-for-loss, three sacks, two interceptions, team-high seven pass breakups and two forced fumbles. For his efforts on the field, Henderson earned Coaches’ All-SEC Second Team honors and Athlon Sports Third Team All-SEC accolades.
Dean, who began the season as a key member of Florida’s special teams units and reserve defensive back, had to step up after All-SEC corner Marco Wilson sustained a season-ending injury against Kentucky. With Charlton Warren and Todd Grantham working with him each day, Dean moved into a prominent role and started nine of the final 10 games where he tallied 26 tackles, one interception and six passes defensed. Those six pass breakups ranked second on the team behind Henderson and he earned Coaches’ Freshman All-SEC Team honors.
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 |
4th / 24th |
2010 (119.1) |
| First Down Defense |
13.2 |
1st / 1st |
1963 (10.2) |
| Scoring Defense |
20.4 |
5th / 24th |
2011 (19.7) |
| Yards Per Play |
5.2 |
5th / 39th |
1999 (3.3) |
| Third Down Defense |
31.0% |
1st / 12th |
1999 (27.0%) |
In addition, MSU 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, Grantham 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 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.
Coaching History
| Seasons |
School/Team |
Title/Position Coached |
| 2018-Present |
Florida |
Defensive Coordinator |
| 2017 |
Mississippi State |
Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers |
| 2014-16 |
Louisville |
Defensive Coordinator |
| 2012-13 |
Georgia |
Associate Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator / Outside Linebackers |
| 2010-11 |
Georgia |
Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers |
| 2008-09 |
Dallas Cowboys |
Defensive Line |
| 2005-07 |
Cleveland Browns |
Defensive Coordinator |
| 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 |
| 2020 |
Goodyear Cotton Bowl |
Oklahoma |
L, 55-20 |
| 2020 |
SEC Championship Game |
Alabama |
L, 52-46 |
| 2019 |
Capital One Orange Bowl (Florida) |
Virginia |
W, 36-28 |
| 2018 |
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (Florida) |
Michigan |
W, 41-15 |
| 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)
DB Marco Wilson (4th) - Florida '21 - Arizona Cardinals
DB Shawn Davis (5th) - Florida '21 - Indianapolis Colts
DT Tedarrell Slaton (5th) - Florida '21 - Green Bay Packers
DB CJ Henderson (1st) - Florida '20 - Jacksonville Jaguars
DE Jabari Zuniga (3rd) - Florida '20 - New York Jets
LB Jonathan Greenard (3rd) - Florida '20 - Houston Texans
DT Jeffery Simmons (1st) - MSU '19 - Tennessee Titans
DE Montez Sweat (1st) - MSU '19 - Washington Redskins
S Johnathan Abram (1st) - MSU '19 - Oakland Raiders
DL Jachai Polite (3rd) – Florida ’19 – New York Jets
DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (4th) – Florida ’19 – New Orleans
LB Vosean Joseph (5th) – Florida ’19 – Buffalo Bills
DE Gerri Green (6th) - MSU '19 - Indianapolis Colts
CB Jaire Alexander (1st) – Louisville ’18 – Green Bay Packers
DE Trevon Young (6th) – Louisville ’18 – Los Angeles Rams
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
