Grant Udinski — Jacksonville Jaguars Offensive Coordinator
Offensive Coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rising star in the NFL coaching ranks, selected for the 2026 NFL Coaching Accelerator Program.
Quick Facts
- Name: Grant Udinski
- Role: Offensive Coordinator
- Team: Jacksonville Jaguars (JAC)
- Head Coach: Liam Coen
- Status in 2026: Retained by Jaguars; participates in NFL Coaching Accelerator Program
- Career trajectory: Rising toward Head Coach candidacy (2027 cycle candidate)
Background
Grant Udinski is one of the youngest top assistants in the NFL despite having only a few years of experience when hired by the Jaguars. He previously worked with the Minnesota Vikings coaching staff, where he focused on quarterbacks development. He was immediately a rising star after joining the Jaguars, interviewing for Head Coach positions with the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns before withdrawing his name from the Browns consideration. His impact on Trevor Lawrence's development in 2025 was notable—Lawrence credited Udinski with making him a better player and has consistently praised his coaching intelligence and work ethic.
Scheme and Tendencies
Udinski collaborates with Head Coach Liam Coen on offensive strategy for the Jaguars. Together, they've emphasized refined concepts and 13 personnel packages (one RB, three TEs) in the 2026 system, leveraging the team's upgraded tight end depth. While Coen calls plays, Udinski serves as his top assistant on the offensive side and manages quarterback coaching. The offense prioritized mastery of existing concepts in 2026 over expansion, building on the momentum of their 2025 success. Udinski's coaching strengths include quarterback development and offensive scheming—skills he's demonstrated with both his former Minnesota background and current success with Lawrence.
Recent News
- 2026-05-17 — Jaguars' Grant Udinski Set to Take Another Major Step Toward a HC Role (Jaguars' Grant Udinski Set to Take Another Major Step Toward a HC Role)
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