Giff Smith
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 83-128-0 | 39.34% | 1-2 | 33.33% |
Biography
Career Summary
Giff Smith is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the interim head coach/outside linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Chargers since 2023. Before moving into this role on the Chargers he held three other positions with the team. His previous position was as the team's outside linebackers coach for one season. He began his stint with the Chargers in 2016 as the defensive line coach. Smith will be the new defensive line coach and defensive run game coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams for the 2024 season.
Personal Information
Smith was born on Saturday, October 12, 1968.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Los Angeles Chargers | Outside Linebackers Coach | 5-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 Los Angeles Chargers | Interim Head Coach | 0-3-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 Los Angeles Chargers | Outside Linebackers Coach | 10-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 2021 Los Angeles Chargers | Defensive Line Coach | 9-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 Los Angeles Chargers | Defensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 Los Angeles Chargers | Defensive Line Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 Los Angeles Chargers | Defensive Line Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 2017 Los Angeles Chargers | Defensive Line Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Line Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2015 Tennessee Titans | Defensive Line Coach | 3-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 2014 Tennessee Titans | Defensive Line Coach | 2-14-0 | 0-0 |
| 2012 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Line Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2011 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Line Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2010 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Line Coach | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2009 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | Defensive Line Coach / Recruiting Coordinator | 11-3-0 | |
| 2008 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | Defensive Line Coach / Recruiting Coordinator | 9-4-0 | |
| 2007 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | Defensive Line Coach / Recruiting Coordinator | 7-6-0 | |
| 2006 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | Defensive Line Coach / Recruiting Coordinator | 9-5-0 | |
| 2005 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | Defensive Line Coach | 7-5-0 | |
| 2004 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | Defensive Line Coach | 7-5-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Named the interim head coach during the 2023 season for the Los Angeles Chargers
- Past teams coached for: Los Angeles Chargers/San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Buffalo Bills
- Date of Birth: Saturday, October 12, 1968 (55 years old)