Who is Grant Morgan and what is his new role with the Jaguars?

Grant Morgan has been hired as a defensive assistant for the Jacksonville Jaguars' 2026-27 coaching staff.

What is Grant Morgan's previous connection to the Jaguars?

Morgan played linebacker for the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent during the 2022 offseason.

What coaching experience does Grant Morgan bring to the Jaguars?

Morgan previously coached at Illinois as a graduate assistant and assistant linebackers coach, and served as a defensive assistant for the New York Giants.

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Jaguars Add Ex-Player Grant Morgan to Coaching Staff

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Summary

Grant Morgan returns to the Jaguars as a defensive assistant.
Morgan played linebacker for the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent.
He previously coached at Illinois and with the New York Giants.

Jaguars Add Ex-Player Grant Morgan to Coaching Staff

The Jacksonville Jaguars have bolstered Liam Coen's coaching team for the 2026-27 season by hiring Grant Morgan as a defensive assistant. This move fills the last remaining position on the Jaguars' staff.

Morgan, who previously played linebacker for the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2022, brings valuable experience. He earned All-SEC and All-American honors during his collegiate career at Arkansas.

After his playing days, Morgan transitioned to coaching. He served as a graduate assistant and assistant linebackers coach at Illinois before joining the NFL ranks as a defensive assistant for the New York Giants in 2025.