Russ Callaway is an

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coach who is currently the co-

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and tight ends coach for the

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Coaching career

Callaway got his first career coaching job as a defensive analyst for the

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. In 2013, Callaway was hired by the

Murray State Racers The Murray State Racers are the athletic teams that represent Murray State University (MSU), located in Murray, Kentucky, United States, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the NCAA Division I ranks (for football, the Football Championship Su ...

to serve as the teams wide receiver coach and recruiting coordinator. In 2015, Callaway decided to join the

Samford Bulldogs The Samford Bulldogs are the 17 varsity teams (8 men's and 9 women's) that represent Samford University in NCAA Division I athletics. The men's basketball team made its first NCAA Tournament appearances in 1999 and 2000.They were led by Reed Raw ...

as the teams wide receivers coach. In 2016, Callaway became the offensive coordinator for Samford. For the 2020 season, Callaway was hired by the

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to serve as an analyst. In 2021, Callaway joined the

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as an offensive assistant. In 2022, Callaway joined the

as a defensive intern. For the 2023 season, Callaway was promoted by the Gators to coach the teams tight ends. In 2024, Callaway was once again promoted by Florida this time to be the team's co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach.

Personal life

Callaway is the son of former UAB head coach

Neil Callaway Claude Neil Callaway (born November 15, 1955) is an American college football coach and former player who is the offensive line coach for the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL). Callaway served as the head football coac ...

References

External links

Murray State Racers profile

Samford Bulldogs profile

LSU Tigers profile

Florida Gators profile
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