Eddie Faulkner (born October 20, 1977) is an

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coach who is currently the running backs coach for the

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of the

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(NFL).

Playing career

Faulkner played

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from 1996 to 2000. He was a tailback, compiling 1,064 yards and seven touchdowns over his career. After his college career was over, he signed a pro contract with the

before going on to play for the

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Coaching career

After his playing career was over, he started coaching at Anderson University as a running backs coach before moving on to

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Ball State

Faulkner joined the coaching staff at

as a graduate assistant in 2003, working all the way up to offensive coordinator in 2009. He was named the interim head coach in 2010 after Stan Parrish was fired.

Northern Illinois

Faulkner left Northern Illinois to accept an assistant coaching position at

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before leaving Pittsburgh to take a position at his alma mater

Wisconsin

Faulkner was named the tight ends coach at his alma mater

in 2012.

NC State

Faulkner left Wisconsin after one season to accept a position at NC State as a tight ends and fullbacks coach, and special teams coordinator.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Faulkner was named the running backs coach for the

on January 17, 2019.

References

External links

Pittsburgh Steelers bio

NC State Wolfpack bio

Ball State Cardinals bio
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