Rob Ezell Explained

Robert Ezell (born November 3, 1988) is an American college football coach and former player. He is the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the University of South Alabama, a position he has held since 2024.

High school career

Ezell attended Athens High School in Athens, Alabama where he played quarterback, helping the Golden Eagles win the school's first Class 5A state championship title in 30 years during his senior year in 2006 and was named the MVP of the game.^[1]

Playing career

Ezell played quarterback and wide receiver at the University of Alabama from 2007 to 2010 as a walk-on.^[2]

Coaching career

Alabama

Ezell started his college coaching career as a student assistant at Alabama in 2011.^[3]

Colorado State

From 2012 to 2014, Ezell served as a graduate assistant for the Colorado State Rams while going on to receive his master's degree in adult education.^[4] He worked with the wide receivers and quarterbacks helping them with a 18–9 overall record and an 11–5 conference record in his last two seasons along with a 48–45 victory in the 2013 New Mexico Bowl against Washington State.

Alabama (second stint)

Ezell then returned to Alabama where he served as a graduate assistant from 2015 to 2016^[5] where he aided current Miami (FL) coach Mario Cristobal with the offensive line and tight ends.

He then served as an offensive analyst from 2017 to 2020^[6] where the team played a 65–5 overall record and a 39–3 conference record along with winning two College Football Playoff National Championship titles in 2017 and 2020.^[7]

South Alabama

On December 21, 2020, Ezell was named as the tight ends coach at South Alabama, joining Kane Wommack's new coaching staff.^[8] During his first season with the Jaguars, he helped tight end Lincoln Sefcik earn the third team All-Sun Belt honors with 32 receptions for 218 yards and five touchdowns which was the highest total recorded by an individual as a tight end since Gerald Everett.^[9]

On February 5, 2024, he was promoted as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.^[10]

Personal life

Ezell is known for his impersonation of former Alabama head coach, Nick Saban.^[11]

External links

• South Alabama Jaguars profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Edwards . Jeff . March 26, 2020 . LOOKING BACK: 2006 Golden Eagles were a special group . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200331194739/https://www.enewscourier.com/sports/local_sports/looking-back-2006-golden-eagles-were-a-special-group/article_70c8e37a-6ef9-11ea-9744-c30655923e35.html . March 31, 2020 . February 14, 2024 . The News Courier.
2. Web site: Rob Ezell. usajaguars.com. South Alabama Jaguars.
3. Web site: Former Athens QB part of Bama's dominant defense. Enewscourier.com. Jonathan. Deal. January 8, 2012. February 14, 2024.
4. Web site: Saban impressionist Rob Ezell returns as Colorado State grad assistant with future in coaching. AL.com. Michael. Casagrande. September 18, 2013. February 14, 2024.
5. Web site: Alabama hires Nick Saban impersonator to coaching staff. USA Today. Nate. Scott. March 3, 2015. February 14, 2024.
6. Web site: No. 1 Alabama, seniors motivated ahead of Iron Bowl in quest for perfect season. Montgomery Advertiser. Alex. Byington. November 23, 2018. February 14, 2024.
7. Web site: How Alabama football analysts hires evolved, where they are now. AL.com. Michael. Casagrande. February 24, 2020. February 14, 2024.
8. Web site: APPLEWHITE AMONG FOUR ADDED TO USA FOOTBALL OFFENSIVE STAFF. usajaguars.com. South Alabama Jaguars. December 21, 2020. February 14, 2024.
9. Web site: Rob Ezell, famous for Saban impersonation, finding his footing as South Alabama's tight ends coach. AL.com. Creg. Stephenson. August 27, 2021. February 14, 2024.
10. Web site: South Alabama officially announces 5 members of 2024 football staff. AL.com. Creg. Stephenson. February 5, 2024. February 14, 2024.
11. Web site: Tide GA does funny Saban impersonation at FCA golf event. Montgomery Advertiser. June 20, 2017. February 14, 2024.