Jesse Minter

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Jesse Minter
File:2024-0106-Jesse Minter.jpg
Minter with Michigan in 2023
Los Angeles Chargers
TitleDefensive coordinator
Personal information
Born (1983-05-09) May 9, 1983 (age 43)
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Career information
CollegeMount St. Joseph
PositionWide receiver
Career history
Awards and highlights
Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference
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Jesse Minter (born May 9, 1983) is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan from 2022 to 2023.

Minter played college football at Mount St. Joseph University. He previously served as an assistant coach at the University of Michigan, Vanderbilt University, Baltimore Ravens, Georgia State University, Indiana State University, University of Cincinnati and the University of Notre Dame.

Early life and playing career

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Minter was born on May 9, 1983, in Little Rock, Arkansas.[1] He moved several times growing up due to his father Rick Minter's career as a college coach, graduating from Yorktown High School in Yorktown, Indiana.[2] He was a four-year wide receiver at Mount St. Joseph University from 2002 to 2005.[3][4]

Coaching career

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Notre Dame

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Minter began his coaching career at Notre Dame as a defensive intern for one season before going on to Cincinnati as a graduate assistant.

Cincinnati

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He left Cincinnati after two seasons to become the linebackers coach at Indiana State in 2009, working his way up to defensive coordinator.

Georgia State

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Minter joined Georgia State in 2012 as their defensive coordinator. During his time with Georgia State, he helped develop the Panthers defense to where they were eighth in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) pass defense in his final season with the team, while also earning a Broyles Award nomination.[5][6]

Baltimore Ravens

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He departed Georgia State to join the Baltimore Ravens in 2017 as a defensive assistant, where he worked with the defensive backs. He was promoted to defensive backs coach in 2020.[7]

Vanderbilt

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Minter was hired at Vanderbilt in 2021 as their defensive coordinator and safeties coach.[8][9]

Michigan

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Minter was announced to be joining the University of Michigan coaching staff as the Defensive Coordinator on February 9, 2022.[10]

In the wake of Jim Harbaugh's three-game suspension to open the 2023 season, it was announced that Minter would serve as interim head coach for Michigan's first game of the season against East Carolina. On September 2, 2023, Minter led the Wolverines to a 30–3 victory over the Pirates, giving him his first official win as a head coach.[11]

Los Angeles Chargers

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On February 6, 2024, Minter was hired by the Los Angeles Chargers as their defensive coordinator, following head coach Jim Harbaugh.[12]

Personal life

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Minter's father, Rick Minter, was the head football coach at the University of Cincinnati and is currently a senior defensive analyst for the Los Angeles Chargers. Minter and his wife Rachelle have three children, Millie, Monte, and Mac.

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Coaches# AP°
Michigan Wolverines (Big Ten Conference) (2023)
2023 Michigan 1–0[n 1] 0–0[n 1] (East)
Michigan: 1–0 0–0
Total: 1–0

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Michigan's head coach, Jim Harbaugh, was suspended for the first three games of the 2023 season. Minter served as interim head coach for the first game of the season, Jay Harbaugh and Mike Hart were interim co-head coaches for the second game, and Sherrone Moore served as interim head coach for the third game.[13]

References

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