Jeff Faris

Jeff Faris is a former football coach at Duke University who has since moved on to other coaching positions. Here are the key details about his career:

Coaching Career at Duke

Jeff Faris spent 10 seasons on the coaching staff at Duke University, serving in various roles:

• Joined the Duke staff in July 2012 as a graduate assistant coach1
• Promoted to assistant coach in March 20141
• Coached wide receivers from 2014-20171
• Served as tight ends coach from 2018-20201
• Became co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 202112

During his time at Duke, Faris helped guide the team to six bowl game appearances, including wins in the 2015 Pinstripe Bowl, 2017 Quick Lane Bowl, and 2018 Independence Bowl.2

Achievements and Recognition

• Named the 2018 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FBS Assistant Coach of the Year12
• Helped develop tight end Noah Gray, who was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft13

Playing Career and Education

• Played safety at Duke for four seasons2
• Earned the Mike Suglia Award in 2009, given to the sophomore member of the Duke football program12
• Graduated from Duke in 2011 with a degree in economics1
• Earned two master's degrees from Duke, one in economics (2012) and another unspecified (year not provided)2

Recent Career Moves

After leaving Duke, Jeff Faris:

• Spent two seasons (2022-2023) as the tight ends coach at UCLA under head coach Chip Kelly25
• Was named the 22nd head football coach at Austin Peay State University in December 202323

Jeff Faris is originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, and played high school football at Knoxville Catholic.46 His extensive experience at Duke and subsequent coaching roles have established him as a respected figure in college football coaching.