John Dunn (American football)
Green Bay Packers | |
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Position: | Tight ends coach |
Personal information | |
Born: | Shelby, North Carolina, U.S. | August 7, 1983
Career information | |
College: | North Carolina (2001–2003) |
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John Dunn (born August 7, 1983) is an
.Coaching career
North Carolina
After Dunn's playing career at North Carolina was cut short due to injury, he stayed involved with the program, and the game, as a student assistant as he finished his ungraduated studies in 2004. The next year, in 2005, he served in an offensive quality control role. Dunn then served as an offensive graduate assistant for the 2006 and 2007 seasons.[1]
LSU
From 2008 to 2010, Dunn served as an offensive
Maryland
In 2011,
Chicago Bears
In 2016, Dunn joined the Chicago Bears organization. In his first year, he served as an offensive quality control assistant, and in 2017 he was promoted to an offensive assistant. During his time with the Bears, Dunn assisted with the quarterbacks and wide receivers, as well as self scouting and pass protection game planning.[1]
UConn
In December 2017, Dunn was announced as the new
New York Jets
On February 8, 2019, Footballscoop.com [1] reported that Dunn was leaving UConn to rejoin new Jets head coach, Adam Gase.
Green Bay Packers
On March 1, 2021, the Green Bay Packers hired Dunn as their senior analyst.[5] On February 5, 2022, Dunn was promoted to tight ends coach.[6]
Playing career
Dunn was a walk-on quarterback at North Carolina before moving to tight end. He played from 2001 to 2003 and lettered in 2003, before a neck injury ended his playing career.[2]
Personal life
Dunn and his wife, Lindsay, have two children, Carter and Emerson.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "John Dunn". uconnhuskies.com. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ a b c d Schonvisky, Matt. "Who Is John Dunn? Rising NFL Assistant Named Huskies New Offensive Coordinator". thisisuconncountry.com. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ Berkowitz, Steve. "2018 NCAAF Assistant Coaches Salaries". USA Today. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
- ^ Anthony, Mike (January 17, 2019). "Mike Anthony: UConn Football OC John Dunn Is Getting a Raise With His Promotion and It's Coming Out of Randy Edsall's Pocket". Hartford Courant. Hartford Courant. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- ^ Wilson, Jordan (March 1, 2021). "Packers Announce Hiring of Former Jets Coach". Heavy.com.
- ^ "Packers promote John Dunn to tight ends coach". packers.com. February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2022.