Indianapolis Colts running backs coach history

DeAndre Smith

Smith is the running backs coach for the Indianapolis Colts since the 2023 season, a total of two years.

Scottie Montgomery

Montgomery was the running backs coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years.

Tom Rathman

Rathman was the running backs coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018-2020 seasons, a total of three years. Rathman's record as the team's running backs coach was 28-20-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2018, 2020) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Rathman in playoff games.

Jemal Singleton

Singleton was the running backs coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. Singleton's record as the team's running backs coach was 12-20-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Indianapolis Colts history.

Charlie Williams

Williams was the running backs coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2015 season.

David Walker

Walker was the running backs coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2011-2014 seasons, a total of four years. Walker's record as the team's running backs coach was 35-29-0, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2012-2014) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Walker in playoff games.

Gene Huey

Huey was the running backs coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1992-2010 seasons, a total of nineteen years. Huey's record as the team's running backs coach was 183-121-0, making him the most successful running backs coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs thirteen times (1995-1996, 1999-2000, 2002-2010) and had a 11-12 record under Coach Huey in playoff games. In 2006, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Tony Dungy, won 29-17. In 2009, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Jim Caldwell, lost 17-31.

Sylvester Croom

Croom was the running backs coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1991 season. Croom's record as the team's running backs coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in Indianapolis Colts history.

Leon Burtnett

Burtnett was the running backs coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1987-1990 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1987) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Burtnett in playoff games.

Billie Matthews

Matthews was the running backs coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1985-1986 seasons, a total of two years. Matthews' record as the team's running backs coach was 8-24-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Indianapolis Colts history.


Indianapolis Colts running backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
DeAndre Smith 2023-2024 16-16-0 50.0% 0-0
Scottie Montgomery 2021-2022 13-20-1 39.7% 0-0
Tom Rathman 2018-2020 28-20-0 58.3% 1-2
Jemal Singleton 2016-2017 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Charlie Williams 2015 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
David Walker 2011-2014 35-29-0 54.7% 3-3
Gene Huey 1992-2010 183-121-0 60.2% 11-12
Sylvester Croom 1991 1-15-0 6.3% 0-0
Leon Burtnett 1987-1990 33-30-0 52.4% 0-1
Billie Matthews 1985-1986 8-24-0 25.0% 0-0

Indianapolis Colts running backs coach facts

  • Billie Matthews was the first running backs coach in Colts history in 1985.
  • Gene Huey coached the most seasons as the Colts's running backs coach at nineteen seasons.
  • DeAndre Smith is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.