Quinton Ganther
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Position: | Running backs coach | ||||
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Born: | Oakland, California, U.S. | July 15, 1984||||
Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||
Weight: | 214 lb (97 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Fairfield High School (Fairfield, California) | ||||
College: | Utah | ||||
NFL draft: | 2006 / Round: 7 / Pick: 246 | ||||
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Quinton Roy Ganther (born July 15, 1984) is an American football coach and former running back who is an offensive assistant for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the running backs coach at Weber State University from 2014 to 2020.
Ganther played
Early years
Ganther played high school football at Fairfield High School.
Playing career
College
At
National Football League
Tennessee Titans
Ganther was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans at pick number 246 overall.[1] He appeared in two games of the Titans in the 2006 NFL season, recording a tackle assist, and spent time on the practice squad.
Washington Redskins
On October 20, 2009, Ganther signed with the
Seattle Seahawks
Ganther signed with the Seattle Seahawks on March 17, 2010. He was waived on September 28. Ganther was re-signed by the Seahawks on October 26, 2010, but was released again on November 1.
Buffalo Bills
Ganther signed with the Buffalo Bills on November 8, 2010.
Coaching career
Utah
Following the end of his playing career, Ganther began his coaching career at the University of Utah, his alma mater, as a student assistant coach under head coach Kyle Whittingham in 2012.
Seattle Seahawks
In 2013, Ganther participated in the Bill Walsh NFL diversity coaching fellowship with the Seattle Seahawks, where he assisted in coaching the running backs.
Weber State
In December 2013, Ganther joined Weber State University as their running backs coach under head coach Jay Hill.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On February 4, 2021, Ganther was hired by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the offensive quality control coach under head coach Urban Meyer.
Utah
On January 12, 2022, Ganther returned to his alma mater Utah to be the Running backs coach under head coach Kyle Whittingham.
Personal life
While coaching at Utah, Ganther earned his bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Utah in 2012.
References
- ^ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.