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American football player and coach (born 1984)

American football player
Quinton Ganther
refer to captionGanther in 2010
Utah Utes
Position:Running backs coach
Personal information
Born: (1984-07-15) July 15, 1984 (age 40)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Fairfield
(Fairfield, California)
College:Utah
NFL draft:2006 / round: 7 / pick: 246
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:80
Rushing yards:280
Rushing touchdowns:3
Receptions:17
Receiving yards:151
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Quinton Roy Ganther (born July 15, 1984) is an American football coach and former running back. Ganther played college football at The University of Utah Utes and Citrus College and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL draft. He played for five seasons in the NFL with the Titans, Washington Redskins, Seattle Seahawks, and Buffalo Bills.

Early life

Ganther played high school football at Fairfield High School.

Playing career

College

At The University of Utah, Ganther ran 1,120 yards in his senior year with a 5.5-yard-per-carry average. He added 314 yards in the air and had eight total touchdowns.

National Football League

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+1⁄2 in
(1.77 m) 		218 lb
(99 kg) 		28+3⁄8 in
(0.72 m) 		8+5⁄8 in
(0.22 m)		 4.50 s 1.59 s 2.64 s 7.19 s 35.0 in
(0.89 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 29 reps
All values from NFL Combine

Tennessee Titans

Ganther was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans at pick number 246 overall. He appeared in two games of the Titans in the 2006 NFL season, recording a tackle assist, and spent time on the practice squad.

Washington Redskins

On October 20, 2009, Ganther signed with the Washington Redskins. Ganther was released on November 6. On November 11, only five days after being released, Ganther re-signed with the Redskins. Ganther had his first NFL career start with the Washington Redskins against the Oakland Raiders on December 13, 2009, scoring two touchdowns, and helping the Redskins to win.

Seattle Seahawks

Ganther signed with the Seattle Seahawks on March 17, 2010. He was waived on September 28. Ganther was re-signed by the Seahawks on October 26, 2010, but was released again on November 1.

Buffalo Bills

Ganther signed with the Buffalo Bills on November 8, 2010.

Coaching career

Utah (first stint)

Following the end of his playing career, Ganther began his coaching career at the University of Utah, his alma mater, as a student assistant coach under head coach Kyle Whittingham in 2012.

Seattle Seahawks

In 2013, Ganther participated in the Bill Walsh NFL diversity coaching fellowship with the Seattle Seahawks, where he assisted in coaching the running backs.

Weber State

In December 2013, Ganther joined Weber State University as their running backs coach under head coach Jay Hill.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On February 4, 2021, Ganther was hired by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the offensive quality control coach under head coach Urban Meyer.

Utah (second stint)

On January 12, 2022, Ganther returned to his alma mater Utah to be the Running backs coach under head coach Kyle Whittingham.

Personal life

While coaching at Utah, Ganther earned his bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Utah in 2012.

References

  1. "Quinton Ganther Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  2. "Quinton Ganther College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  3. "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  4. "LB Davis to I-R; Bills sign FB Ganther". Buffalo Bills. November 8, 2010. Retrieved December 21, 2024.

External links

Tennessee Titans 2006 NFL draft selections
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