Garret McGuire
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Running backs coach |
| Team | Texas Tech Red Raiders |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Biographical details | |
| Alma mater | Baylor University (2020) |
| Playing career | |
| 2017–2020 | Baylor |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2021 | Carolina Panthers (CA) |
| 2022 | Carolina Panthers (OA) |
| 2023–2024 | Nebraska (WR) |
| 2025-present | Texas Tech (RB) |
Garret McGuire is an American football coach who is currently the running backs coach for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Playing career
[edit]Coming out of high school, McGuire decided to walk-on to play for the Baylor Bears.[1] In McGuire's career with Baylor he rushed twice for eight yards.[2] During his time at Baylor, McGuire was named Academic All-Big 12 twice.[3]
Coaching career
[edit]McGuire got his first coaching job in 2021 as a coaching assistant with the Carolina Panthers.[4][5] In 2022, McGuire became an offensive assistant for the Panthers.[6] In 2023, McGuire would be hired by the Nebraska Cornhuskers to coach the team's wide receivers.[7]
Prior to the 2025 season, McGuire became running backs coach at Texas Tech.[8]
Personal life
[edit]McGuire is the son of Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ Gantt, Darin. "Garret McGuire begins coaching journey with Panthers". Panthers.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "Joey McGuire". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Washut, Robin (February 9, 2023). "Despite his youth, NU receivers coach Garret McGuire is wise beyond his years". On3.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Hoyt, Joseph (March 30, 2023). "How Garret McGuire, son of Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire, is carving his own coaching path". Dallas News. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Hoyt, Joseph (January 26, 2021). "Former Cedar Hill, Baylor QB Garret McGuire hired as coaching assistant with Carolina Panthers". Dallas News. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Nelson, Skylee (February 10, 2023). "Huskers McGuire youngest coach in Power 5 football". KOLN.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Schultz, Nick (July 15, 2023). "Garret McGuire opens up on how he's settling in at Nebraska". On3.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "Garret McGuire set to join Texas Tech offensive staff". texastech.com. December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ Sherman, Mitch (April 12, 2023). "Don't underestimate Nebraska football's Garret McGuire and his hot fries". The Athletic. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Bredeson, Evan (February 10, 2023). "Nebraska's WR Coach 'we want to be the toughest.. team in the country'". Cornhuskers Wire. Retrieved March 14, 2024.