NFL and Black College HOF to Host Quarterback Coaching Summit
The National Football League announced on Wednesday a partnership with the Black College Football Hall of Fame to invite assistant and positional NFL and NCAA coaches to attend the 2019 NFL Quarterback Coaching Summit from June 24-25 in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of the League’s commitment to strengthening the coaching and personnel development pipeline.
“As part of our ongoing efforts to develop a diverse pipeline of offensive coaches and personnel, the Quarterback Coaching Summit is an opportunity for participants to further develop and perfect their proficiencies in game administration, offensive philosophy implementation and quarterback development,” said Troy Vincent, NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations.
Announced today at the 2019 NFL Spring League Meeting, the summit aims to equip individuals working on the offensive side of the ball with resources, professional development and networking opportunities with NFL club representatives.
“We are excited to work with the NFL on the Quarterback Coaching Summit, as well as open the lines of communication and exchange ideas on fundamentals and techniques required to coach the QB position,” said James “Shack” Harris, Black College Football Hall of Fame Co-Founder and 2012 Inductee. “The results should help participating coaches in college football and the NFL prepare for the opportunity to become head coach, offensive coordinator, quarterback coach, or offensive assistant.”
The summit additionally features panels with NFL general managers and head coaches, including former Baltimore Ravens general manager and current executive vice president Ozzie Newsome, Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman, Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, and Black College Football Hall of Fame co-founders James Harris and Doug Williams. Panels will focus on best practices for career advancement and their path to obtaining opportunities in the NFL.
The current list of presenters and attendees can be found below and is subject to change.
| Eric Bieniemy | Kansas City Chiefs | Offensive Coordinator |
| Marquel Blackwell | University of Houston | Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach |
| Jeff Blake | NFL Legend | Quarterback Consultant |
| Marcus Brady | Indianapolis Colts | Quarterbacks Coach |
| Jim Caldwell | Miami Dolphins | Assistant Head Coach/Quarterbacks Coach |
| Dick Daniels | NFL Legend | Consultant |
| Karl Dorrell | Miami Dolphins | Wide Receivers Coach |
| Tony Elliott | Clemson University | Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Coach |
| Broderick Fobbs | Grambling State University | Head Coach |
| Josh Gattis | University of Michigan | Offensive Coordinator |
| Billy Gonzales | University of Florida | Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach |
| Harold Goodwin | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Assistant Head Coach/Run-Game Coordinator |
| Chris Grier | Miami Dolphins | General Manager |
| Pep Hamilton | XFL | General Manager & Head Coach |
| James Harris | NFL Legend | Consultant |
| Hue Jackson | Formerly Cleveland Browns | Head Coach |
| Ivin Jasper | Naval Academy | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach |
| Brian Johnson | University of Florida | Quarterbacks Coach |
| Craig Johnson | New York Giants | Running Backs Coach |
| Curtis Johnson | New Orleans Saints | Senior Offensive Assistant |
| Shaun King | University of South Florida | Running Backs Coach |
| Marvin Lewis | Formerly Cincinnati Bengals | Head Coach |
| Mike Locksley | University of Maryland | Head Coach |
| Jerry Mack | Rice University | Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Coach |
| Brennan Marion | William & Mary | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach |
| Connell Maynor | Alabama A&M University | Head Coach |
| Woody McCorvey | Clemson University | Associate Athletic Director |
| Garrick McGee | University of Missouri | Wide Receivers Coach |
| Ozzie Newsome | Baltimore Ravens | Executive Vice President |
| Jeff Nixon | Baylor University | Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Coach |
| Kendrick Nord | Grambling State University | Quarterbacks Coach |
| Lamar Owens | Georgia Southern University | Wide Receivers Coach |
| Jimmy Raye | NFL Legend | Consultant |
| Jerry Reese | Formerly New York Giants | General Manager |
| Howie Roseman | Philadelphia Eagles | Executive Vice President of Football Operations |
| Rick Spielman | Minnesota Vikings | General Manager |
| Allen Suber | Bethune-Cookman University | Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach |
| John Tomlinson | North Carolina Central University | Quarterbacks Coach |
| Marques Tuiasosopo | University of California | Tight Ends Coach |
| Pat White | Alcorn State University | Quarterbacks Coach |
| Ted White | Prairie View A&M University | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach |
| D.J. Williams III | New Orleans Saints | Offensive Assistant |