The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Jody Wright Named Offensive Line, Assistant Head Coach
5/2/2018 10:41:00 AM | Football
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB football program is adding another familiar face to its coaching staff for the upcoming 2018 season as it welcomes back Jody Wright to serve as the offensive line and assistant head coach, Bill Clark announced on Wednesday.
Wright rejoins the Blazers after previously serving as the running backs coach during the record-breaking 2014 season under Clark, when the Green and Gold were led by former Blazer greats Jordan Howard and D.J. Vinson in the backfield.
"We couldn't be more excited having Jody back on our staff," Clark said. "He has a great offensive mind and his familiarity with the program will pay immediate dividends. He is inheriting an experienced and talented group and we are looking forward to big things from his unit in 2018."
Under Wright's guidance, Howard became the benchmark in UAB's record book, holding the top spot in nearly every statistical category, including single season rushing yards (1,587), single season rushing touchdowns (13) and career yards gained per game (107.3). Vinson holds the record for most touchdowns (5) and points scored (30) in a single game against Alabama A&M in 2014.
Wright got his start with Coach Clark in 2013 as a member of the Jacksonville State staff, where he worked as the passing game coordinator with an emphasis on the tight ends.
Most recently, Wright was the Director of Player Personnel at the University of Alabama from 2015-17. He also spent three seasons under Nick Saban prior to his stint with Jacksonville State, serving as the wide receivers graduate assistant in 2010 before transitioning into the role of offensive analyst in 2011-12, where he worked with running backs and receivers.
Wright graduated from Jacksonville State in 2004 and earned his master's degree from Mississippi State, where he worked as an offensive graduate assistant under Sylvester Croom from 2005-08 and one year with Dan Mullen in 2009 as the Coordinator of Football Pperations.
He attended high school at Pickens Academy and played for his father, Lynn, winning Alabama state titles in 1996, 1998 and 1999. Wright was named an All-State running back during his final two seasons of high school.
The Blazers are 119 days away from the start of the 2018 season, which opens on Thursday night, August 30, at home against Savannah State. Season tickets are on sale by clicking here or calling 205-975-UAB1.
For more information on UAB football program, follow @UAB_FB on Twitter and Instagram.
Wright's Coaching File:
2015-17 – University of Alabama (Director of Player Personnel)
2014 – UAB (Running Backs)
2013 – Jacksonville State (Passing Game Coordinator/Tight Ends)
2010-12 – University of Alabama (Graduate Assistant/Offensive Analyst)
2005-09 – Mississippi State (Graduate Assistant/Coordinator of Football Operations)
Wright rejoins the Blazers after previously serving as the running backs coach during the record-breaking 2014 season under Clark, when the Green and Gold were led by former Blazer greats Jordan Howard and D.J. Vinson in the backfield.
"We couldn't be more excited having Jody back on our staff," Clark said. "He has a great offensive mind and his familiarity with the program will pay immediate dividends. He is inheriting an experienced and talented group and we are looking forward to big things from his unit in 2018."
Under Wright's guidance, Howard became the benchmark in UAB's record book, holding the top spot in nearly every statistical category, including single season rushing yards (1,587), single season rushing touchdowns (13) and career yards gained per game (107.3). Vinson holds the record for most touchdowns (5) and points scored (30) in a single game against Alabama A&M in 2014.
Wright got his start with Coach Clark in 2013 as a member of the Jacksonville State staff, where he worked as the passing game coordinator with an emphasis on the tight ends.
Most recently, Wright was the Director of Player Personnel at the University of Alabama from 2015-17. He also spent three seasons under Nick Saban prior to his stint with Jacksonville State, serving as the wide receivers graduate assistant in 2010 before transitioning into the role of offensive analyst in 2011-12, where he worked with running backs and receivers.
Wright graduated from Jacksonville State in 2004 and earned his master's degree from Mississippi State, where he worked as an offensive graduate assistant under Sylvester Croom from 2005-08 and one year with Dan Mullen in 2009 as the Coordinator of Football Pperations.
He attended high school at Pickens Academy and played for his father, Lynn, winning Alabama state titles in 1996, 1998 and 1999. Wright was named an All-State running back during his final two seasons of high school.
The Blazers are 119 days away from the start of the 2018 season, which opens on Thursday night, August 30, at home against Savannah State. Season tickets are on sale by clicking here or calling 205-975-UAB1.
For more information on UAB football program, follow @UAB_FB on Twitter and Instagram.
Wright's Coaching File:
2015-17 – University of Alabama (Director of Player Personnel)
2014 – UAB (Running Backs)
2013 – Jacksonville State (Passing Game Coordinator/Tight Ends)
2010-12 – University of Alabama (Graduate Assistant/Offensive Analyst)
2005-09 – Mississippi State (Graduate Assistant/Coordinator of Football Operations)
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