Jeff Stoutland

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Jeff Stoutland
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Stoutland in 2019
Philadelphia Eagles
TitleOffensive line coach
Run game coordinator
Personal information
Born (1962-02-10) February 10, 1962 (age 63)
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Career information
High school Port Richmond
(Staten Island, New York)
College Southern Connecticut
Position Linebacker
Career history
  • Southern Connecticut (1984–1985)
    Linebackers coach
  • Syracuse (1986–1987)
    Graduate assistant
  • Southern Connecticut (1988–1992)
    Offensive coordinator
  • Cornell (1993–1996)
    Offensive line coach
  • Syracuse (1997–1999)
    Offensive line coach
  • Michigan State (2000–2006)
    Offensive line coach
  • Miami (FL) (2007–2010)
    Offensive line coach
  • Miami (FL) (2010)
    Interim head coach
  • Alabama (2011–2012)
    Offensive line coach
  • Philadelphia Eagles (2013–2017)
    Offensive line coach
  • Philadelphia Eagles (2018–present)
    Offensive line coach & run game coordinator
Awards and highlights
Head coaching record
Career0–1 (.000)

Jeff Stoutland (born February 10, 1962) is an American professional football coach who is the run game coordinator and offensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He served as the interim head football coach for the University of Miami in 2010.

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Playing career

Stoutland was a four-year letterman and three-year starter at inside linebacker for head coach Kevin Gilbride at Southern Connecticut State, where he earned Little All-America honors as a senior while acting as team captain. He graduated in 1984 with a bachelor's degree in physical education. [1]

Coaching career

Early career

Stoutland began his coaching career at his alma mater, Southern Connecticut State, and coached inside linebackers for two seasons. [1] He then served as a graduate assistant for Dick MacPherson for two years at Syracuse. He then returned to Southern Connecticut where he served as offensive coordinator until 1992. Stoutland then coached the offensive line at Cornell and Syracuse, before moving to Michigan State from 2000 until 2006. During his tenure at Michigan State, Stoutland helped develop six All-Big Ten selections, and led the Big Ten in fewest sacks allowed. [1]

Miami

Stoutland spent the next four seasons at Miami as the offensive line coach. In 2010, the Hurricanes led the ACC in total offense and were third in rushing. On November 28, 2010, after Miami's head coach Randy Shannon was fired, Stoutland was named interim head coach for the team's bowl game. [2] Miami lost 33-17 to Notre Dame in Stoutland's only game as head coach. [3]

Alabama

On January 14, 2011, Stoutland was named Alabama's offensive line coach, after Joe Pendry retired. [4] During his brief tenure as OL coach at Alabama, the Crimson Tide won consecutive BCS national championships over the LSU Tigers (2011) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2012) respectively.

Philadelphia Eagles

On February 7, 2013, Stoutland was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles as the offensive line coach under head coach Chip Kelly. [5] In 2016, Stoutland was retained under new Eagles head coach Doug Pederson. Stoutland won his first Super Bowl ring when the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. [6] On March 7, 2018, Stoutland was given an additional role as run game coordinator. [7] In 2021, Stoutland was retained under the Eagles new head coach Nick Sirianni. [8] On February 5, 2023, Stoutland and the Eagles agreed to a contract extension. [9] He won a second Super Bowl championship when the Eagles won Super Bowl LIX over the Kansas City Chiefs. [10]

Stoutland has been considered by some sportswriters to be among the best offensive line coaches in the NFL. [11] [12] As of the 2024 season, 8 Eagles offensive lineman have achieved a combined 26 Pro Bowl and 14 All-Pro honours during Stoutland's tenure with the team: offensive tackles Jason Peters, Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata; offensive guards Evan Mathis, Brandon Brooks, Landon Dickerson; and centers Jason Kelce and Cam Jurgens.

One of his most notable achievements with the Eagles was his responsibility for scouting rugby player Jordan Mailata — who had never played American football in his life — and turning him into an All-Pro. In the Eagles' week 6 matchup against the Cowboys in 2022, Mailata starting using the term "Jeff Stoutland University" (from the suggestion of Lane Johnson) during his Sunday Night Football player introduction in acknowledgement of his lack of college football experience and the credit he owes to Stoutland. The term "Stoutland University" has since been embraced by the Eagles offensive linemen, and the team has sold merchandise of the term designed by Stoutland's daughter Madison. [13] [14]

Sirianni has also credited Stoutland for being one of the main inspirations for the Tush Push, a controversial play resembling a scrum where a quarterback would be pushed from behind by two players while the offensive line simultaneously moves forward to convert short yardage situations. [15] It would be Stoutland who would contact Scottish rugby coach Richie Gray, with the intent to bring him in during the 2023 offseason to refine the play's technique. [16]

The 2024 season especially cemented his reputation, as he was responsible for the turnaround of Mekhi Becton, and he coached running back Saquon Barkley to a record 2,504 combined rushing yards between the regular season and playoffs, which broke a prior NFL rushing record previously held by Terrel Davis since 1998. [17]

Head coaching record

YearTeamOverallConferenceStandingBowl/playoffs
Miami Hurricanes (Atlantic Coast Conference)(2010)
2010 Miami 0–1 [n 1] L Sun Bowl
Miami:0–1
Total:0–1
      National championship        Conference title        Conference division title or championship game berth

Notes

  1. ↑ Served as interim head coach after Randy Shannon was fired at the end of the regular season.

Personal life

Stoutland is married to his wife Allison. They have 2 kids; a son, Jake, and a daughter, Madison.

His wife has stated that in their household, the Eagles offensive linemen are considered part of their extended family. In describing her care for Jeff's players, Allison recalled how when she first met Jason Kelce's then-girlfriend Kylie after a win, she told her "If you f**k with him, I will kill you." [13]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Miami Hurricanes - Jeff Stoutland". Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Miami fires coach Shannon after finishing 7-5". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 28, 2010. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  3. ↑ Tommy Rees, Michael Floyd help Notre Dame dominate Miami
  4. ↑ Stoutland Named Offensive Line Coach
  5. ↑ Hayes, Marcus (November 23, 2016). "Hayes: Eagles' o-line coach a miracle worker". Inquirer.com. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ Jones, Lindsay H. (February 5, 2018). "Super Bowl 2018: Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots in stunner". USA TODAY. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  7. ↑ Berman, Zach (March 7, 2018). "Eagles make coaching changes official; two assistants added, six earn new titles/responsibilities". Inquirer.com. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  8. ↑ Gallen, Daniel (February 2, 2021). "Nick Sirianni explains why retaining Eagles assistant Jeff Stoutland was a 'no-brainer'". pennlive. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  9. ↑ Gowton, Brandon Lee (February 4, 2023). "Eagles, Jeff Stoutland agree to contract extension". Bleeding Green Nation. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  10. ↑ Maaddi, Rob (February 10, 2025). "Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in a 40-22 rout". AP News. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  11. ↑ Sielski, Mike (February 9, 2023). "M&M's, baby powder, and blessings: How the Eagles' Jeff Stoutland became the best O-line coach in football" . The Philadelphia Inquirer .
  12. ↑ Kerr, Jeff (January 18, 2019). "Report: Nick Saban tried to pry Jeff Stoutland away from Eagles". 247Sports .
  13. 1 2 "NFL Films Presents: Jeff Stoutland and "Stoutland University"".
  14. ↑ "Class is in session at Jeff Stoutland University".
  15. ↑ Kahler, Kalyn (May 21, 2025). "Long live the tush push! The controversial play's top moments". ESPN . Archived from the original on May 22, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  16. ↑ Lindsay, Matthew (November 4, 2023). "The Scot behind the Philadelphia Eagles play that's dividing America". Herald Scotland. The Herald. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  17. ↑ Kraft, R. J. (March 4, 2025). "Eagles' Saquon Barkley sets combined rushing yards record for single season". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved March 19, 2025.
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