Broncos hire former Washington State defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding as ILBs coach, sources say

Broncos hire ex-Washington State defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding as inside linebackers coach, per source

The Broncos hired longtime college defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding as their next inside linebackers coach, a source confirmed Friday to The Denver Gazette.

Denver Broncos hire former Auburn defensive coordinator

The coach went from the Tigers in 2021 and 2022 to Washington State for 2023 and 2024.

Broncos hire former Washington State defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding as ILBs coach, sources say

Two weeks ago, when the Broncos and head coach Sean Payton announced a series of title changes and updates to the Broncos’ 2025 coaching staff, a noticeable hole still remained at linebacker — with quality-control coach Isaac Shewmaker temporarily covering two jobs in one. On Friday, though, the Broncos continued to stabilize a staff that’s seen plenty of turnover this offseason. A source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Denver P…

Jeff Schmedding, former Auburn DC, reportedly lands NFL job

Jeff Schmedding is headed to the NFL. Schmedding has been around the game of football since 2004, when he started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at his alma mater Eastern Washington. He has had many jobs throughout his career, including a 2 year stint at Auburn. He was the linebackers coach for the Tigers in 2021, and was promoted to the defensive coordinator in 2022. He was in that position for one season, before heading to Washin…