Quinton Ganther
{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1984)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Quinton Ganther
| image = Quinton Ganther.JPG
| alt =
| caption = Ganther in 2010
| current_team = UNLV Rebels football
| number =
| position = Running backs coach
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|07|15|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Oakland, California, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 9
| weight_lbs = 220
| high_school = Fairfield
(Fairfield, California)
| college = Utah
| draftyear = 2006
| draftround = 7
| draftpick = 246
| pastteams = * Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2006}}–{{NFL Year|2009}})
- Washington Redskins ({{NFL Year|2009}})
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2010}})
- Buffalo Bills ({{NFL Year|2010}})
| pastcoaching = * Utah (2012)
Student assistant
- Seattle Seahawks ({{nfly|2013}})
Bill Walsh NFL diversity coaching fellowship - Weber State (2014–2020)
Running backs coach - Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2021}})
Offensive quality control coach - Utah (2022–2024)
Running backs coach - UNLV (2025-present)
Running backs coach
| highlights = * NJCAA All-American (2003)
| statlabel1 = Rushing attempts
| statvalue1 = 80
| statlabel2 = Rushing yards
| statvalue2 = 280
| statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 3
| statlabel4 = Receptions
| statvalue4 = 17
| statlabel5 = Receiving yards
| statvalue5 = 151
| regular_record =
| playoff_record =
| overall_record =
| pfr = GantQu00
| pfrcoach =
}}
Quinton Roy Ganther (born July 15, 1984) is an American football coach and former running back. Ganther played college football at The University of Utah Utes and Citrus College and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL draft. He played for five seasons in the NFL with the Titans, Washington Redskins, Seattle Seahawks, and Buffalo Bills.
Early life
Ganther played high school football at Fairfield High School.
Playing career
=College=
At The University of Utah, Ganther ran 1,120 yards in his senior year with a 5.5-yard-per-carry average. He added 314 yards in the air and had eight total touchdowns.
=National Football League=
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 9 1/2
| weight = 218
| dash = 4.50
| ten split = 1.59
| twenty split = 2.64
| cone drill = 7.19
| vertical = 35.0
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 11
| bench = 29
| arm span = 28 3/8
| hand span = 8 5/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/quinton-ganther/32004741-4e66-4462-6321-3261248d2017 |title=Quinton Ganther Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=January 10, 2025}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=14765&DraftYear=2006 |title=Quinton Ganther College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=January 10, 2025}}
}}
==Tennessee Titans==
Ganther was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans at pick number 246 overall.{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He appeared in two games of the Titans in the 2006 NFL season, recording a tackle assist, and spent time on the practice squad.
==Washington Redskins==
On October 20, 2009, Ganther signed with the Washington Redskins. Ganther was released on November 6. On November 11, only five days after being released, Ganther re-signed with the Redskins. Ganther had his first NFL career start with the Washington Redskins against the Oakland Raiders on December 13, 2009, scoring two touchdowns, and helping the Redskins to win.
==Seattle Seahawks==
Ganther signed with the Seattle Seahawks on March 17, 2010. He was waived on September 28. Ganther was re-signed by the Seahawks on October 26, 2010, but was released again on November 1.
==Buffalo Bills==
Coaching career
=Utah (first stint)=
Following the end of his playing career, Ganther began his coaching career at the University of Utah, his alma mater, as a student assistant coach under head coach Kyle Whittingham in 2012.
=Seattle Seahawks=
In 2013, Ganther participated in the Bill Walsh NFL diversity coaching fellowship with the Seattle Seahawks, where he assisted in coaching the running backs.
=Weber State=
In December 2013, Ganther joined Weber State University as their running backs coach under head coach Jay Hill.
=Jacksonville Jaguars=
On February 4, 2021, Ganther was hired by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the offensive quality control coach under head coach Urban Meyer.
= Utah (second stint) =
On January 12, 2022, Ganther returned to his alma mater Utah to be the Running backs coach under head coach Kyle Whittingham.
Personal life
While coaching at Utah, Ganther earned his bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Utah in 2012.
References
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External links
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- [https://weberstatesports.com/staff-directory/quinton-ganther/171 Weber State Wildcats football profile]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080814055820/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ganther_quinton00.html Utah Utes football profile]
- [https://utahutes.com/news/2022/1/12/utah-football-names-quinton-ganther-as-new-running-backs-coach.aspx Utah Football Names Quinton Ganther As New Running Backs Coach]
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Category:Players of American football from Richmond, California
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