Head Coach Search: Chargers Confirm Interview with Giff Smith

Jan 09, 2024 at 12:35 PM

Eric Smith

Editorial Director

The Chargers on Tuesday confirmed they have interviewed Giff Smith for their head coach position.

Smith recently served as the Chargers Interim Head Coach for the final three games of the 2023 season.

He has been with the Bolts since 2016, initially serving as the defensive line coach before taking over as the team's outside linebackers coach the last two seasons. Smith has 13 seasons of NFL coaching experience.

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NFL/College Career

Coach

2023 Chargers Interim Head Coach

2022-23 Chargers outside linebackers coach

2016–21 Chargers defensive line coach

2014–15 Tennessee Titans defensive line coach

2010–12 Buffalo Bills defensive line coach

2004–09 Georgia Tech defensive line coach

1999–2003 Tulane defensive line coach

1996–98 Georgia Southern wide receivers coach

1994–95 Georgia graduate assistant

1991–93 Arkansas graduate assistant

Player

1987-90 Georgia Southern

Education

Smith graduated from Georgia Southern University

Hometown

Mableton, Georgia

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The Los Angeles Chargers hold Mandatory Mini-Camp on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

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The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa, CA.

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The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa, CA.

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The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa, CA.

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The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. [FINAL SCORE: TEN 27 - LAC 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

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The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. [FINAL SCORE: KC 31 - LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New York Jets on Monday, November 6, 2023 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 27 - NYJ 6]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: BAL 20 - LAC 10]

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The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

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The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

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The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

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The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

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The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO. [FINAL SCORE: DEN 16 - LAC 9]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO. [FINAL SCORE: DEN 16 - LAC 9]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO. [FINAL SCORE: DEN 16 - LAC 9]

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