UAB head coach names new defensive coordinator

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - University of Alabama at Birmingham head football coach Alex Mortensen has named Todd Grantham as the Blazers’ defensive coordinator.

Grantham brings 35 seasons of coaching experience to Birmingham. He most recently served as defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State.

Prior to his time in Stillwater, Grantham was defensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints for two seasons. Before that, he served as an analyst for the University of Alabama in 2022.

From 2018-2021, Grantham served as defensive coordinator for the University of Florida. He also spent time at Mississippi State, Louisville, Georgia, Michigan State and Virginia Tech.

In addition, he spent 11 seasons as a defensive assistant for multiple teams in the NFL.

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