The Florida Gators are expected to promote Russ Callaway to offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Callaway spent last season as Florida’s tight ends coach and co-coordinator. This move marks his third straight year with a promotion since joining the Gators in an off-field role in 2022.
Florida coach Billy Napier remains the play-caller. Callaway’s offensive responsibilities continue to grow, and he’ll remain with the tight ends in the position room.
Callaway, 37, has coordinating experience and time in the NFL. He spent 2016 to 2019 as Samford‘s offensive coordinator. From there, he spent a year at LSU as an analyst and a year with the New York Giants as an offensive assistant.
Florida, which finished 8-5, won four in a row to close last season, including wins over LSU, Ole Miss and at Florida State.
There’s optimism around Florida taking another jump in 2025 after true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway went 6-1 in seven starts. Florida returns 15 starters for 2025.
Callaway’s tight ends accounted for 44 receptions for 444 yards and five touchdowns in 2024.