Jay Harbaugh


Jay Patrick Harbaugh ; born, June 14, 1989 is an American football coach who currently serves as special teams coordinator and running backs coach at the University of Michigan.

Early life and family

A native of San Diego, California, Harbaugh attended St. Augustine High School He played defensive line in high school, but knee injuries ended his career. Harbaugh earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Oregon State University. He is the son of University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, grandson of former player and coach Jack Harbaugh, and the nephew of Baltimore Ravens head coach, John Harbaugh.

Coaching career

Oregon State

Harbaugh spent four seasons as an undergraduate assistant at Oregon State under head coach Mike Riley. Riley was the head coach of the San Diego Chargers in 1999 and 2000 when Jay's father Jim was playing quarterback.

Baltimore Ravens

Jay Harbaugh spent three seasons in all working in Baltimore for the Ravens. In 2014, his work focused on statistical analysis, self-scouting reports and breakdowns of opposing defenses. He was on the Ravens’ staff the year they beat his father’s San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.

Michigan

On January 20, 2015 Jay was officially introduced as part of the Michigan football staff and served as the tight ends coach and as an assistant special teams coach for the Wolverines. For the 2017 season, Jay was named running backs coach.