Football
Grantham, Todd
Todd Grantham
- Title:
- Assistant Coach/Defensive Coord./Linebackers
- Email:
- toddg@GoCards.com
- Phone:
- 852-6325
Todd Grantham, one of the most innovative defensive minds in the country, was hired as the defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach at Louisville in 2014.
Grantham has instilled aggressive play and a commitment to physicality to the Cardinals — finishing 14th against the run in 2015 and No. 10 in 2014
A native of Pulaski, Va., Grantham has led a pair of top 20 defenses at Louisville, finishing No. 6 in total defense in 2014 and the No. 18 unit in 2015. His 2014 defense led the nation in interceptions with 26, and has posted a two-total of 43, which is one of the top marks in the country.
Over that two-year span, Grantham saw seven players drafted into the NFL, including six in 2014.
As the outside linebackers coach in 2015, Grantham tutored Devonte’ Fields, who led the country in tackles for loss with 22.5, and posted a team-high 11 sacks.
Showing an ability to develop players during his career, Grantham tutored outside linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin to first team all-ACC accolades and was a third-round selection of the New York Jets. The other starting linebacker, Deiontrez Mount was a sixth-round pick of Tennessee.
Grantham joined the Louisville staff after four seasons as Georgia’s defensive coordinator, including two seasons as the associate head coach. During his time with Georgia, the Bulldogs advanced to four-consecutive bowl games and compiled a 36-18-1 record with Grantham at the helm of the defense.
The 2012 season saw the Bulldogs finish with a 12-2 record, which included a loss to Alabama, the eventual national champion, in the SEC title game. Georgia, which won the Capital One Bowl, ended the campaign 18th in the country in scoring defense, holding five opponents to 10 or fewer points, and eighth nationally in pass defense.
In his second season at Georgia, the defense showed a dramatic jump in the national statistics. The group finished the year fifth nationally in total defense (11th versus rushing, 10th versus passing), third in third-down defense, fifth in interceptions, and seventh in turnovers gained (32), which ranked first in the SEC.
His resume includes an 11-year NFL career, lastly as the Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach.
He was with the Cowboys for two years after spending three seasons as defensive coordinator with the Cleveland Browns (2005-07), and six years as defensive line coach for both the Houston Texans (2002-04) and Indianapolis Colts (1999-01). He helped the Browns to a 10-win season in 2007.
The Cowboys’ defensive unit was one of the best in the league, ranking second in scoring defense (15.6 points per game), fourth in rushing defense (90.5 yards per game), seventh in sacks (42.0 per game), and ninth in total defense (315.9 yards per game). Dallas finished eighth in the NFL in total defense in 2008 and led the league with 59 sacks.
In addition, Dallas nose guard Jay Ratliff, a sixth round draft choice, was named to consecutive Pro Bowls under Todd Grantham and All-Pro Demarcus Ware recorded a career-high 20 sacks in 2008.
Prior to his tenure with the Colts, Grantham made his name in the collegiate ranks, when he served for three seasons as Michigan State’s defensive line coach and one as assistant head coach at Michigan State. Grantham also spent six years (1990-95) at his alma mater, Virginia Tech, coaching defensive ends and inside linebackers (1990-91) and defensive tackles (1992-93).
In 1995, the Hokies ranked first nationally in rushing defense, fifth in scoring defense, and 10th in total defense. Virginia Tech totaled 50 sacks en route to the BIG EAST title and a Sugar Bowl triumph over Texas in 1995.
During his career, Grantham has worked under several successful head coaches and defensive coordinators on both the pro and college levels, including Frank Beamer and Bud Foster at Virginia Tech, Nick Saban at Michigan State, Romeo Crennel at Cleveland, Dom Capers at Houston, and Wade Phillips at Dallas.
Grantham played guard and tackle for the Hokies from 1984-88. He earned second-team All-South and honorable mention All-America honors as a senior.
Born Sept.13, 1966, in Pulaski, Va. Grantham and his wife, Paige, have a son, Corbin, and a daughter, Olivia.
Grantham has instilled aggressive play and a commitment to physicality to the Cardinals — finishing 14th against the run in 2015 and No. 10 in 2014
A native of Pulaski, Va., Grantham has led a pair of top 20 defenses at Louisville, finishing No. 6 in total defense in 2014 and the No. 18 unit in 2015. His 2014 defense led the nation in interceptions with 26, and has posted a two-total of 43, which is one of the top marks in the country.
Over that two-year span, Grantham saw seven players drafted into the NFL, including six in 2014.
As the outside linebackers coach in 2015, Grantham tutored Devonte’ Fields, who led the country in tackles for loss with 22.5, and posted a team-high 11 sacks.
Showing an ability to develop players during his career, Grantham tutored outside linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin to first team all-ACC accolades and was a third-round selection of the New York Jets. The other starting linebacker, Deiontrez Mount was a sixth-round pick of Tennessee.
Grantham joined the Louisville staff after four seasons as Georgia’s defensive coordinator, including two seasons as the associate head coach. During his time with Georgia, the Bulldogs advanced to four-consecutive bowl games and compiled a 36-18-1 record with Grantham at the helm of the defense.
The 2012 season saw the Bulldogs finish with a 12-2 record, which included a loss to Alabama, the eventual national champion, in the SEC title game. Georgia, which won the Capital One Bowl, ended the campaign 18th in the country in scoring defense, holding five opponents to 10 or fewer points, and eighth nationally in pass defense.
In his second season at Georgia, the defense showed a dramatic jump in the national statistics. The group finished the year fifth nationally in total defense (11th versus rushing, 10th versus passing), third in third-down defense, fifth in interceptions, and seventh in turnovers gained (32), which ranked first in the SEC.
His resume includes an 11-year NFL career, lastly as the Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach.
He was with the Cowboys for two years after spending three seasons as defensive coordinator with the Cleveland Browns (2005-07), and six years as defensive line coach for both the Houston Texans (2002-04) and Indianapolis Colts (1999-01). He helped the Browns to a 10-win season in 2007.
The Cowboys’ defensive unit was one of the best in the league, ranking second in scoring defense (15.6 points per game), fourth in rushing defense (90.5 yards per game), seventh in sacks (42.0 per game), and ninth in total defense (315.9 yards per game). Dallas finished eighth in the NFL in total defense in 2008 and led the league with 59 sacks.
In addition, Dallas nose guard Jay Ratliff, a sixth round draft choice, was named to consecutive Pro Bowls under Todd Grantham and All-Pro Demarcus Ware recorded a career-high 20 sacks in 2008.
Prior to his tenure with the Colts, Grantham made his name in the collegiate ranks, when he served for three seasons as Michigan State’s defensive line coach and one as assistant head coach at Michigan State. Grantham also spent six years (1990-95) at his alma mater, Virginia Tech, coaching defensive ends and inside linebackers (1990-91) and defensive tackles (1992-93).
In 1995, the Hokies ranked first nationally in rushing defense, fifth in scoring defense, and 10th in total defense. Virginia Tech totaled 50 sacks en route to the BIG EAST title and a Sugar Bowl triumph over Texas in 1995.
During his career, Grantham has worked under several successful head coaches and defensive coordinators on both the pro and college levels, including Frank Beamer and Bud Foster at Virginia Tech, Nick Saban at Michigan State, Romeo Crennel at Cleveland, Dom Capers at Houston, and Wade Phillips at Dallas.
Grantham played guard and tackle for the Hokies from 1984-88. He earned second-team All-South and honorable mention All-America honors as a senior.
Born Sept.13, 1966, in Pulaski, Va. Grantham and his wife, Paige, have a son, Corbin, and a daughter, Olivia.
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