COACH PROFILE
Giff Smith
Defensive Run Game Coordinator, Los Angeles Rams (2026)
Georgia Southern
Atlanta, GA
Giff Smith has coached in the NFL since 2010, spanning 16 seasons with 4 organizations. His roles included Defensive Line, Defensive Run Game Coordinator, and Outside Linebackers. He worked under Anthony Lynn, Brandon Staley, and Chan Gailey.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Los Angeles Rams
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Defensive Line, Defensive Run Game Coordinator under Sean McVay |
| 2025 |
Los Angeles Rams
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Defensive Line, Defensive Run Game Coordinator under Sean McVay |
| 2024 |
Los Angeles Rams
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Defensive Line, Defensive Run Game Coordinator under Sean McVay |
| 2023 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Outside Linebackers, Head Coach under Brandon Staley |
| 2022 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Outside Linebackers under Brandon Staley |
| 2021 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Defensive Line under Brandon Staley |
| 2020 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Defensive Line under Anthony Lynn |
| 2019 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Defensive Line under Anthony Lynn |
| 2018 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Defensive Line under Anthony Lynn |
| 2017 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Defensive Line under Anthony Lynn |
| 2016 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Line under Mike McCoy |
| 2015 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Defensive Line under Ken Whisenhunt |
| 2014 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Defensive Line under Ken Whisenhunt |
| 2012 |
Buffalo Bills
|
Defensive Line under Chan Gailey |
| 2011 |
Buffalo Bills
|
Defensive Line under Chan Gailey |
| 2010 |
Buffalo Bills
|
Defensive Line under Chan Gailey |
Worked Under (6)
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Los Angeles Chargers
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4 |
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Los Angeles Chargers
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3 |
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Buffalo Bills
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3 |
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Tennessee Titans
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2 |
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San Diego Chargers
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1 |
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Los Angeles Rams
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3 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.