Jeff Schmedding (born January 19, 1978) is an American professional

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coach who is the inside linebackers coach for the

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of the

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(NFL). He has previously served as the

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for

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, Auburn,

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, and

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Coaching career

Eastern Washington

Schmedding began his coaching career as a

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at his

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. Schmedding would serve numerous roles for the team including coaching special teams, safeties and linebackers before becoming the defensive coordinator for Eastern Washington in 2015.

Boise State

In 2019, he was hired by Bryan Harsin to serve as the defensive coordinator for

Auburn

In 2021, when Harsin left Boise State for Auburn, he hired Schmedding to coach linebackers. In 2022, Schmedding was named Auburn's defensive coordinator following the departure of Derek Mason. Schmedding also served as Auburn's assistant head coach. Following Bryan Harsin's firing from Auburn midway through the 2022 season, Schmedding was the lone assistant brought by Harsin to Auburn that was retained by interim head coach Cadillac Williams. Upon the hiring of Hugh Freeze it was announced that Schmedding would not be retained by Auburn.

Washington State

In January 2023, Schmedding was named defensive coordinator at

. On December 2, 2024, Schmedding was fired from Washington State, with the Cougars' defense allowing 429 yards per game (116th in the FBS) and an average of 5.2 yards per rush (120th in the FBS).

Denver Broncos

On March 21, 2025, Schmedding was hired as the

' inside linebackers coach.

Personal life

Schmedding is married and has two sons.

References

External links

Auburn Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Schmedding, Jeff 1978 births Living people Auburn Tigers football coaches Boise State Broncos football coaches Eastern Washington Eagles football coaches Eastern Washington University alumni Washington State Cougars football coaches Coaches of American football from Washington (state) Denver Broncos coaches