Jess Simpson (born August 21, 1970) is an American football coach. He is the defensive line coach for Georgia Tech.[1] He was previously the defensive line coach for the University of Miami.[2] Prior to coaching at Miami, he spent most of his career as the head coach of Buford High School in Buford, Georgia.[3]

Jess Simpson
Current position
TitleDefensive line coach
TeamGeorgia Tech
ConferenceACC
Biographical details
Born (1970-08-21) August 21, 1970 (age 54)
Marietta, Georgia, U.S.
Playing career
1989–1991Auburn
Position(s)Tight end
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1992–1993Auburn (SA)
1994Marietta HS (GA) (assistant)
1995–1996Buford HS (GA) (OC)
1997East Paulding HS (GA)
1998Buford HS (GA) (OC)
1999–2004Buford HS (GA) (DC)
2005–2015Buford HS (GA)
2016Georgia State (DL)
2017Atlanta Falcons (DA)
2018Miami (FL) (AHC/DL)
2019–2020Atlanta Falcons (DL)
2021Miami (FL) (AHC/DL)
2022Duke (co-DC/DL)
2023Duke (AHC/DL)
2024–presentGeorgia Tech (DL)

References

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  1. ^ Peery, Wade (January 22, 2022). "Former Miami defensive line coach set to be hired by Duke". On3. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  2. ^ Dottavio, Justin (July 26, 2021). "Miami Hurricanes 2021 coach profile: Jess Simpson, defensive line". The State of the U. SB Nation. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  3. ^ "Report: Former Buford coach Jess Simpson to serve as Miami interim coach for bowl game". Gwinnett Daily Post. December 7, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
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