John Egorugwu
New York Giants | |
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Position: | Inside linebackers coach |
Personal information | |
Born: | Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | May 21, 1986
Career information | |
College: | William Jewell College |
Undrafted: | 2007 |
Career history | |
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John Egorugwu (born May 21, 1986) is an American football inside linebackers coach for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Egorugwu most recently served as the Linebackers coach at Vanderbilt in 2021. He has spent time coaching with other National Football League teams including the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills.
Playing career
John Egorugwu was a linebacker for the William Jewell Cardinals from 2004 to 2007. He played in 29 games, had 156 career tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks, and 2 interception during his time at William Jewell.
Coaching career
William Jewell
Egorugwu got his start in coaching at his alma mater, William Jewell as their Linebackers coach from 2010 until the end of the 2011 season.
Missouri
Egorugwu got hired by Missouri as a graduate assistant, working with both the defense in 2012 and offense in 2013 and 2014. During his time in Missouri he won his first bowl game 2014 Cotton Bowl Classic with the team's victory over the Oklahoma State with the final score (41-31).[1] He would win his second bowl game the following year 2015 Citrus Bowl with the team's victory over Minnesota with the final score (33-17).[2]
Missouri State
On December 18, 2014, Egorugwu was hired by Missouri State as their Wide receivers coach under head coach Dave Steckel.[3]
Baltimore Ravens
On April 16, 2015, Egorugwu was hired by the Baltimore Ravens as a defensive staff assistant under head coach John Harbaugh.[4]
Buffalo Bills
On February 2, 2017, Egorugwu was hired by Buffalo Bills as their defensive quality control coach and assistant linebackers coach under head coach Sean McDermott.[5] In 2018, the Bills linebacker group recorded 7 interceptions and tied for most in the league with the New York Giants.
Vanderbilt
On February 4, 2021, Egorugu was hired by Vanderbilt as their Linebackers coach under head coach Clark Lea.[6]
New York Giants
On February 14, 2022, Egorugwu was hired by the New York Giants as their inside linebackers coach under head coach Brian Daboll.[7]
References
- ^ Matejka, Josh (September 18, 2020). "20 for 20: #4 - Mizzou outlasts Oklahoma State to cap magical 2013 season". rockmnation.com.
- ^ Manning, Bryan (January 1, 2015). "Citrus Bowl: Missouri vs. Minnesota Game Grades and Analysis for Tigers, Gophers". bleacherreport.com.
- ^ "Steckel Completes Missouri State Staff With Four New Hires". missouristatebears.com. December 18, 2014.
- ^ "MSU Assistant Coach Gets NFL Opportunity". missouristatebears.com. April 16, 2015.
- ^ Finn, Rich (February 2, 2017). "Bills announce flurry of hires to fill out Sean McDermott's coaching staff". billswire.usatoday.com.
- ^ Weinstein, Robbie (February 4, 2021). "Report: Vanderbilt hiring Buffalo Bills' John Egorugwu as LB's coach". 247sports.com.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (February 14, 2022). "Giants add two linebackers coaches to staff". giants.com.
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