Jemal Singleton (December 7, 1975) is an American football coach who is the assistant head coach and running backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the Cincinnati Bengals, Oakland Raiders, Indianapolis Colts, University of Arkansas, Oklahoma State University–Stillwater and the United States Air Force Academy.
 Singleton with the Eagles in 2022 | |
| Philadelphia Eagles | |
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| Position: | Assistant head coach & running backs coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 7, 1975 İncirlik, Turkey |
| Career information | |
| College: | Air Force |
| Career history | |
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Coaching career edit
Air Force edit
In 2000, Singleton began his coaching career at the United States Air Force Academy, his alma mater, as a prep assistant. In 2003, Singleton was hired as a varsity assistant coach. In 2006, Singleton was promoted to running backs coach.
Oklahoma State edit
In 2011, Singleton joined as the running backs coach at Oklahoma State University–Stillwater.
Arkansas edit
In 2015, Singleton was hired by the University of Arkansas as their running backs coach.
Indianapolis Colts edit
In 2016, Singleton was hired by the Indianapolis Colts as their running backs coach under head coach Chuck Pagano.[1] In his two seasons with Indianapolis, Singleton helped Frank Gore amass 1,986 rushing yards, the ninth-most in the NFL during that span. Gore came just shy of 1,000 yards in 2017, finishing 12th in the NFL with 961 yards on the ground. In 2016, he guided Gore to his ninth 1,000-yard season, becoming the first Colts rusher to eclipse 1,000 yards since RB Joseph Addai in 2007, and also becoming the first running back age 33-or-older to rush for at least 1,000 yards since John Riggins in 1984 (fourth player overall).
Oakland Raiders edit
On January 11, 2018, Singleton was hired by the Oakland Raiders as their running backs coach under head coach Jon Gruden.
Cincinnati Bengals edit
On February 10, 2019, Singleton was hired by the Cincinnati Bengals as their running backs coach under head coach Zac Taylor.[2]
Kentucky Wildcats edit
On January 7, 2021 Singleton was hired by the University of Kentucky as their running backs coach and special teams coordinator.[3]
Philadelphia Eagles edit
On February 8, 2021, Singleton was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles as their assistant head coach and running backs coach under head coach Nick Sirianni, replacing Duce Staley.[4]
Personal life edit
Singleton is married to his wife, Jennifer, and they have two daughters together.
In 1999, Singleton graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a bachelor's degree in social sciences.
References edit
- ^ "Colts Reportedly Will Hire Arkansas Razorbacks Jemal Singleton as RB's Coach". Horseshoe Heroes. February 5, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ Marcum, Jason (January 3, 2021). "Bengals losing RB coach Jemal Singleton, per report". Cincy Jungle. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ Lax, Susan. "Jemal Singleton Named Running Backs Coach/Special Teams Coordinator". Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ Bowen, Les. "Running on his own merits: Jemal Singleton takes over an Eagles group forged by Duce Staley | Early Birds". www.inquirer.com. Retrieved September 10, 2021.