Todd Grantham is an American football coach, notably serving as a defensive coordinator. He recently held that role at Oklahoma State and previously at the University of Florida. His career is primarily focused on defensive strategy and coaching within collegiate football programs.
On September 13, 1966, Jeffrey Todd Grantham was born. He later became an American football coach.
In 1984, Todd Grantham began attending Virginia Tech where he played for Frank Beamer during Beamer's first season as head coach.
In 1988, Todd Grantham graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management. He also earned Second Team All-South Independent and All-American honors his senior year at tackle.
In 1990, Todd Grantham started working as a coach at his alma mater, Virginia Tech.
In 1995, Todd Grantham's time as a coach at his alma mater, Virginia Tech, came to an end.
In 1996, Todd Grantham became the defensive line coach for Michigan State.
In 1997, Todd Grantham continued his role as the defensive line coach for Michigan State.
In 1998, Todd Grantham was hired by Jim Mora to coach the defensive line for the Indianapolis Colts after being promoted to assistant head coach at Michigan State. His D-Line was one of the catalysts of the biggest turnaround in league history (3–13 to 13–3), ultimately helping the Colts defense compile 56 sacks in two years, which was a club record since moving to Indianapolis.
In 2002, Todd Grantham's influence was evident as starters Gary Walker, Seth Payne, and Jerry Deloach all posted career highs in tackles and Gary Walker earned his second Pro Bowl appearance.
2003 was a challenging year for the Houston Texans defensive line, as Pro Bowler Gary Walker and Seth Payne played a combined six games due to injury. However, Jerry Deloach and Steve Martin filled in with great success, posting a combined 201 tackles.
2004 was a break-out year for the Texans. Grantham's line helped the Texans achieve the 13th ranked run defense in the league. They put great pressure on opposing quarterbacks and helped anchor the defense that was equipped with playmakers such as 2004 1st round draft pick Dunta Robinson, former Ravens linebacker Jamie Sharper, and veteran defensive backs Aaron Glenn and Marcus Coleman.
After Michigan State dismissed head coach John L. Smith in 2006, Todd Grantham was a candidate to be his replacement, however, Michigan State hired Cincinnati head coach Mark Dantonio instead.
In 2007, Todd Grantham served as the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys.
In 2007, Todd Grantham was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns, whose defense ranked poorly, leading to his firing.
On January 11, 2008, Todd Grantham was fired by the Cleveland Browns after the 2007 season due to the defense's poor ranking.
In 2009, Georgia had 12 takeaways, which was fewer than the 26 takeaways in 2010.
In 2009, Todd Grantham joined the coaching staff at the University of Georgia as defensive coordinator after being the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys.
In 2010, Todd Grantham gave University of Florida kicker, Chas Henry, the "choke" sign as Henry lined up for the winning kick in the Florida-Georgia game.
In 2010, Todd Grantham installed a 3-4 defense during his four-year tenure at Georgia. The Bulldogs ranked 23rd nationally in total defense and 36th in scoring defense. His defense also forced 26 takeaways.
In 2011, Georgia's defense under Todd Grantham finished ranked 5th nationally in total defense, 10th in pass defense, and 11th in rush defense.
In 2011, Todd Grantham had a confrontation with Vanderbilt coach James Franklin after the Vandy game, later acknowledging that his actions embarrassed the university and were "unfortunate".
In 2012, Georgia's defense fell to 32nd nationally in total defense. The team finished the season 12-2 and won the Eastern Division of the SEC. Grantham's defense had some of the top talent in the country with playmakers at every position including linebackers Jarvis Jones and Alec Ogletree, defensive linemen John Jenkins and Kwame Geathers, cornerback Sanders Commings, and All-American free safety Bacarri Rambo.
In the 2013–2014 season, the Georgia defense under Todd Grantham finished No. 45 in the nation.
In 2014, Todd Grantham was hired by Bobby Petrino to be his defensive coordinator at the University of Louisville and given a five-year guaranteed contract worth $1 million per year.
In the 2013–2014 season, the Georgia defense under Todd Grantham finished No. 45 in the nation. It was the lowest the Bulldogs finished during Grantham's four-year tenure.
On November 30, 2017, Dan Mullen officially hired Todd Grantham to be his defensive coordinator at Florida.
In 2017, Todd Grantham was hired by Dan Mullen to be the defensive coordinator at Mississippi State University.
In February 2019, the Cincinnati Bengals approached Todd Grantham to be their next defensive coordinator, but Grantham rejected the offer to stay at Florida, subsequently receiving a contract extension and pay raise.
On November 7, 2021, Todd Grantham was let go by head coach Dan Mullen following a 40–17 loss to South Carolina.
In February 2022, Todd Grantham joined Nick Saban's staff at Alabama as a defensive analyst.
On February 3, 2023, the New Orleans Saints hired Todd Grantham as their defensive line coach.
On December 9, 2024, Oklahoma State hired Todd Grantham to serve as their defensive coordinator.
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