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{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1979)}} |
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| name = Jerry Montgomery |
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| position = Defensive line coach |
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| sport = [[American football|Football]] |
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| current_title = Defensive front assistant |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|9|19|mf=y}} |
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| birth_date = September 19, 1979 |
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| high_school = [[Virgin Valley High School|Mesquite (NV) Virgin Valley]] |
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| alma_mater = [[University of Iowa|Iowa]] |
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| player_years1 = 1998–2001 |
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| undraftedyear = 2002 |
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| player_positions = Defensive tackle |
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* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2002}})* |
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| coach_years1 = 2002 |
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* [[Chicago Rush]] (2003) |
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* [[Colorado Crush]] (2004) |
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* [[Las Vegas Gladiators]] (2005) |
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| coach_team4 = [[University of Northern Iowa|Northern Iowa]] ({{abbr|GA|Graduate assistant}}) |
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| coach_years5 = 2007–2008 |
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* [[Northern Iowa Panthers football|Northern Iowa]] (2006)<br />Graduate assistant & defensive tackles coach |
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| coach_team5 = Northern Iowa ({{abbr|DL|Defensive Line}}) |
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* Northern Iowa (2007–2008)<br />Defensive line coach |
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| coach_years6 = 2009–2010 |
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* [[Wyoming Cowboys football|Wyoming]] (2009–2010)<br />Defensive line coach |
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* [[Indiana Hoosiers football|Indiana]] (2011)<br />Defensive tackle coach |
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* [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]] (2011–2012)<br />Defensive line coach |
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* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{nfly|2015}}–{{nfly|2017}})<br />Defensive front assistant |
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| coach_team8 = [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]] ({{abbr|DL|Defensive Line}}) |
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* Green Bay Packers ({{nfly|2018}}–{{nfly|2021}})<br />Defensive line coach |
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| coach_years9 = 2013–2014 |
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* Green Bay Packers ({{nfly|2022}}–{{nfly|2023}})<br |
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/>Defensive line coach & running game coordinator |
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| coach_years10 = 2015–present |
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* [[New England Patriots]] ({{nfly|2024}}–present)<br />Defensive line coach |
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'''Jerry Montgomery''' (born September 19, 1979) is an [[American football]] coach and former player. |
'''Jerry Montgomery''' (born September 19, 1979) is an [[American football]] coach and former player. He is currently the defensive line coach for the [[New England Patriots]]. |
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==Playing career== |
==Playing career== |
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Montgomery played his high school football at [[Virgin Valley High School]] in [[Mesquite, Nevada]], where he was a ''[[Advance Publications#Business journals and periodicals|Street & Smith]]'' [[All-American]] and the Nevada State Player of the Year in 1997.<ref>http://www.iuhoosiers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/montgomery_jerry00.html</ref> Montgomery was also a member of the state basketball championship team as a junior.<ref>http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/montgomery_jerry00.html</ref> |
Montgomery played his high school football at [[Virgin Valley High School]] in [[Mesquite, Nevada]], where he was a ''[[Advance Publications#Business journals and periodicals|Street & Smith]]'' [[All-American]] and the Nevada State Player of the Year in 1997.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.iuhoosiers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/montgomery_jerry00.html |title=Jerry Montgomery Bio - Indiana University Official Athletic Site |access-date=February 12, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213011838/http://www.iuhoosiers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/montgomery_jerry00.html |archive-date=February 13, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Montgomery was also a member of the state basketball championship team as a junior.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/montgomery_jerry00.html |title=Player Bio: Jerry Montgomery :: Football |website=www.hawkeyesports.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110414130303/http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/montgomery_jerry00.html |archive-date=2011-04-14}} </ref> |
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Montgomery was a four-year starter for the [[Iowa Hawkeyes football]] team from 1998-2002 under head coaches [[Hayden Fry]] and [[Kirk Ferentz]]. He concluded his college career in the [[Hula Bowl]] All-Star Game at the completion of his senior season. Montgomery graduated from Iowa with a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[African American Studies]] in 2002.<ref>http://www.iuhoosiers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/montgomery_jerry00.html</ref> |
Montgomery was a four-year starter for the [[Iowa Hawkeyes football]] team from 1998-2002 under head coaches [[Hayden Fry]] and [[Kirk Ferentz]]. He concluded his college career in the [[Hula Bowl]] All-Star Game at the completion of his senior season. Montgomery graduated from Iowa with a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[African American Studies]] in 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.iuhoosiers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/montgomery_jerry00.html |title=Jerry Montgomery Bio - Indiana University Official Athletic Site |access-date=February 12, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213011838/http://www.iuhoosiers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/montgomery_jerry00.html |archive-date=February 13, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Following his college playing career, he went to [[training camp]] with the [[New Orleans Saints]] in 2002, but was released before the season. Montgomery later played in the [[Arena Football League]] with the [[Chicago Rush]], [[Colorado Crush]], and [[Las Vegas Gladiators]] from 2003-2005.<ref>http://www.iuhoosiers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/montgomery_jerry00.html</ref> |
Following his college playing career, he went to [[training camp]] with the [[New Orleans Saints]] in 2002, but was released before the season. Montgomery later played in the [[Arena Football League]] with the [[Chicago Rush]], [[Colorado Crush]], and [[Las Vegas Gladiators]] from 2003-2005.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.iuhoosiers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/montgomery_jerry00.html |title=Jerry Montgomery Bio - Indiana University Official Athletic Site |access-date=February 12, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213011838/http://www.iuhoosiers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/montgomery_jerry00.html |archive-date=February 13, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Coaching career== |
==Coaching career== |
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In 2009, Montgomery moved west to serve as defensive line coach at [[Wyoming Cowboys football|Wyoming]] on the first staff of [[Dave Christensen]], staying through the 2010 season. |
In 2009, Montgomery moved west to serve as defensive line coach at [[Wyoming Cowboys football|Wyoming]] on the first staff of [[Dave Christensen]], staying through the 2010 season. |
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In January 2011, Montgomery briefly served as defensive tackles coach at [[Indiana Hoosiers football|Indiana]] under head coach [[Kevin Wilson (American football)|Kevin Wilson]].<ref>http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/23363/hoke-completes-staff-with-two-assistants</ref> However, he was soon hired away by [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]] and new head coach [[Brady Hoke]] in February 2011. Montgomery served as defensive line coach for the Wolverines for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. With the Wolverines, Montgomery served as the chief recruiter for 5-star commitments [[Derrick Green (American football)|Derrick Green]] and [[Ondre Pipkins]]<ref>http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2013/02/michigans_loss_of_jerry_montgo.html</ref> |
In January 2011, Montgomery briefly served as defensive tackles coach at [[Indiana Hoosiers football|Indiana]] under head coach [[Kevin Wilson (American football)|Kevin Wilson]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/23363/hoke-completes-staff-with-two-assistants|title=Hoke completes staff with two assistants|date=February 7, 2011}}</ref> However, he was soon hired away by [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]] and new head coach [[Brady Hoke]] in February 2011. Montgomery served as defensive line coach for the Wolverines for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. With the Wolverines, Montgomery served as the chief recruiter for 5-star commitments [[Derrick Green (American football)|Derrick Green]] and [[Ondre Pipkins]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2013/02/michigans_loss_of_jerry_montgo.html|title = Jerry Montgomery's departure will impact Michigan on recruiting trail|date = February 25, 2013}}</ref> |
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From 2013-2014, Montgomery served as the defensive line coach at [[Oklahoma Sooners football|Oklahoma]] under head coach [[Bob Stoops]], earning a salary of $325,000 in 2013 and $380,000 in 2014. He was promoted after two seasons with Oklahoma to co-defensive coordinator on January 6, 2015, where he was expected to lead the defense alongside [[Mike Stoops]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://newsok.com/ou-football-jerry-montgomery-promoted-to-co-defensive-coordinator/article/5382197 | title=OU football: Jerry Montgomery promoted to co-defensive coordinator | publisher=The Oklahoman | date=January 6, 2015 | accessdate=January 14, 2015}}</ref> |
From 2013-2014, Montgomery served as the defensive line coach at [[Oklahoma Sooners football|Oklahoma]] under head coach [[Bob Stoops]], earning a salary of $325,000 in 2013 and $380,000 in 2014. He was promoted after two seasons with Oklahoma to co-defensive coordinator on January 6, 2015, where he was expected to lead the defense alongside [[Mike Stoops]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://newsok.com/ou-football-jerry-montgomery-promoted-to-co-defensive-coordinator/article/5382197 | title=OU football: Jerry Montgomery promoted to co-defensive coordinator | publisher=The Oklahoman | date=January 6, 2015 | accessdate=January 14, 2015}}</ref> |
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His tenure as co-defensive coordinator with the Sooners was brief.<ref>http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/12307137/jerry-montgomery-leaving-oklahoma-sooners-green-bay-packers</ref> On February 12, 2015, the [[Green Bay Packers]] of the [[NFL]] confirmed that they hired Montgomery, giving him the title of "defensive front assistant".<ref>http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/02/12/packers-confirm-hiring-of-sooners-jerry-montgomery/</ref> Montgomery stated that the Packers "offered an unbelievable opportunity" to pursue his dream of coaching in the National Football League.<ref>http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/ou/ouhomepage1/newly-promoted-co-defensive-coordinator-jerry-montgomery-departing-sooners-coaching/article_30f22190-23a6-516e-aca7-3fb392ebe66f.html</ref> |
His tenure as co-defensive coordinator with the Sooners was brief.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/12307137/jerry-montgomery-leaving-oklahoma-sooners-green-bay-packers|title = Packers hire Sooners co-DC Montgomery|date = February 10, 2015}}</ref> On February 12, 2015, the [[Green Bay Packers]] of the [[NFL]] confirmed that they hired Montgomery, giving him the title of "defensive front assistant".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/02/12/packers-confirm-hiring-of-sooners-jerry-montgomery/|title = Packers confirm hiring of Sooners' Jerry Montgomery|date = February 12, 2015}}</ref> Montgomery stated that the Packers "offered an unbelievable opportunity" to pursue his dream of coaching in the National Football League.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/ou/ouhomepage1/newly-promoted-co-defensive-coordinator-jerry-montgomery-departing-sooners-coaching/article_30f22190-23a6-516e-aca7-3fb392ebe66f.html|title=Newly promoted co-defensive coordinator Jerry Montgomery departing Sooners coaching staff for NFL}}</ref> |
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In January 2018, Montgomery was hired as the assistant head coach and defensive line coach on [[Jimbo Fisher]]'s staff at [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/aggies/article/Aggies-hire-Jerry-Montgomery-from-Packers-as-one-12481900.php|title=Aggies hire Jerry Montgomery from Packers as one of two defensive line coaches|date=January 8, 2018}}</ref> Later in January 2018, Montgomery instead opted to remain with the Packers as the defensive line coach on the reorganized staff of head coach [[Mike McCarthy]]. Montgomery had spent 2 weeks recruiting on behalf of Texas A&M<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/collegesports/2018/01/24/recently-hiredam-assistant-jerry-montgomery-leaves-aggies-stay-green-bay-packers|title=Recently hired Texas A&M assistant Jerry Montgomery leaves Aggies to stay with Green Bay Packers|date=January 24, 2018}}</ref> |
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==Personal== |
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On March 17, 2022, Montgomery was promoted to defensive line/running game coordinator. |
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Montomgery and his wife, Natalie, have four children. Daughter Talayla and sons Jayden, Tevyn, and Jace. |
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On February 3, 2024, it was announced that Montgomery would not remain with the Green Bay Packers. On February 5, 2024, it was reported that Montgomery was hired by the New England Patriots as their defensive line coach.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hurley |first=Michael |last2=Sports |first2=WBZ com |date=2024-02-05 |title=Patriots reportedly hire defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery - CBS Boston |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/patriots-reportedly-hire-defensive-line-coach-jerry-montgomery/ |access-date=2024-02-05 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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* [https://www.packers.com/team/coaches-roster/jerry-montgomery Green Bay Packers bio] |
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Position: | Defensive line coach |
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Born: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | September 19, 1979
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High school: | Mesquite (NV) Virgin Valley |
College: | Iowa |
Undrafted: | 2002 |
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Jerry Montgomery (born September 19, 1979) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots.
Playing career
Montgomery played his high school football at Virgin Valley High School in Mesquite, Nevada, where he was a Street & Smith All-American and the Nevada State Player of the Year in 1997.[1] Montgomery was also a member of the state basketball championship team as a junior.[2]
Montgomery was a four-year starter for the Iowa Hawkeyes football team from 1998-2002 under head coaches Hayden Fry and Kirk Ferentz. He concluded his college career in the Hula Bowl All-Star Game at the completion of his senior season. Montgomery graduated from Iowa with a bachelor's degree in African American Studies in 2002.[3]
Following his college playing career, he went to training camp with the New Orleans Saints in 2002, but was released before the season. Montgomery later played in the Arena Football League with the Chicago Rush, Colorado Crush, and Las Vegas Gladiators from 2003-2005.[4]
Coaching career
Montgomery began a career in coaching while he was playing in the Arena League, working as an assistant at Iowa City West High School and North Iowa Area Community College. He later served as a graduate assistant at Northern Iowa in 2006, before being promoted to full-time defensive line coach for the 2007 and 2008 seasons.
In 2009, Montgomery moved west to serve as defensive line coach at Wyoming on the first staff of Dave Christensen, staying through the 2010 season.
In January 2011, Montgomery briefly served as defensive tackles coach at Indiana under head coach Kevin Wilson.[5] However, he was soon hired away by Michigan and new head coach Brady Hoke in February 2011. Montgomery served as defensive line coach for the Wolverines for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. With the Wolverines, Montgomery served as the chief recruiter for 5-star commitments Derrick Green and Ondre Pipkins[6]
From 2013-2014, Montgomery served as the defensive line coach at Oklahoma under head coach Bob Stoops, earning a salary of $325,000 in 2013 and $380,000 in 2014. He was promoted after two seasons with Oklahoma to co-defensive coordinator on January 6, 2015, where he was expected to lead the defense alongside Mike Stoops.[7]
His tenure as co-defensive coordinator with the Sooners was brief.[8] On February 12, 2015, the Green Bay Packers of the NFL confirmed that they hired Montgomery, giving him the title of "defensive front assistant".[9] Montgomery stated that the Packers "offered an unbelievable opportunity" to pursue his dream of coaching in the National Football League.[10]
In January 2018, Montgomery was hired as the assistant head coach and defensive line coach on Jimbo Fisher's staff at Texas A&M.[11] Later in January 2018, Montgomery instead opted to remain with the Packers as the defensive line coach on the reorganized staff of head coach Mike McCarthy. Montgomery had spent 2 weeks recruiting on behalf of Texas A&M[12] On March 17, 2022, Montgomery was promoted to defensive line/running game coordinator.
On February 3, 2024, it was announced that Montgomery would not remain with the Green Bay Packers. On February 5, 2024, it was reported that Montgomery was hired by the New England Patriots as their defensive line coach.[13]
References
- ^ "Jerry Montgomery Bio - Indiana University Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on February 13, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
- ^ "Player Bio: Jerry Montgomery :: Football". www.hawkeyesports.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2011.
- ^ "Jerry Montgomery Bio - Indiana University Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on February 13, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
- ^ "Jerry Montgomery Bio - Indiana University Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on February 13, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
- ^ "Hoke completes staff with two assistants". February 7, 2011.
- ^ "Jerry Montgomery's departure will impact Michigan on recruiting trail". February 25, 2013.
- ^ "OU football: Jerry Montgomery promoted to co-defensive coordinator". The Oklahoman. January 6, 2015. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
- ^ "Packers hire Sooners co-DC Montgomery". February 10, 2015.
- ^ "Packers confirm hiring of Sooners' Jerry Montgomery". February 12, 2015.
- ^ "Newly promoted co-defensive coordinator Jerry Montgomery departing Sooners coaching staff for NFL".
- ^ "Aggies hire Jerry Montgomery from Packers as one of two defensive line coaches". January 8, 2018.
- ^ "Recently hired Texas A&M assistant Jerry Montgomery leaves Aggies to stay with Green Bay Packers". January 24, 2018.
- ^ Hurley, Michael; Sports, WBZ com (February 5, 2024). "Patriots reportedly hire defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery - CBS Boston". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
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- 1979 births
- Living people
- American football defensive tackles
- Green Bay Packers coaches
- Indiana Hoosiers football coaches
- Iowa Hawkeyes football coaches
- Iowa Hawkeyes football players
- Michigan Wolverines football coaches
- New Orleans Saints players
- Northern Iowa Panthers football coaches
- Oklahoma Sooners football coaches
- People from Mesquite, Nevada
- Players of American football from Los Angeles
- Coaches of American football from California
- Wyoming Cowboys football coaches
- Sports coaches from Los Angeles