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 | 13-12-0 | 52.0% | 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.