Giff Smith
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 93-135-0 | 40.79% | 2-3 | 40.00% |
Biography
Career Summary
Giff Smith is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the defensive run game coordinator/defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Rams since 2024. Prior to this season, he coached for the Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, and Los Angeles Chargers for thirteen seasons. His most recent position was with the Chargers as their interim head coach/outside linebackers coach.
Personal Information
Smith was born on Saturday, October 12, 1968.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Los Angeles Rams | Defensive Run Game Coordinator / Defensive Line Coach | 10-7-0 | 1-1 |
| 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 Rams, Los Angeles Chargers/San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Buffalo Bills
- Date of Birth: Saturday, October 12, 1968 (56 years old)