Fred Graves facts for kids
Graves, circa 1968
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| Born: | March 2, 1950 Los Angeles, California |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| College | Utah |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 1975–1976 | NE Missouri State (WR, TE) |
| 1977–1978 | Western Illinois (WR, TE) |
| 1979–1981 | New Mexico State (WR, TE) |
| 1982–1989 | Utah (WR) |
| 1990 | Utah (RB) |
| 1991–1993 | Utah (WR) |
| 1994 | Utah (AHC, WR) |
| 1995–1997 | Utah (OC) |
| 1998–2000 | Utah (AHC, WR) |
| 2001–2003 | Buffalo Bills (WR) |
| 2004 | Cleveland Browns (WR) |
| 2005 | Detroit Lions (WR) |
| 2007–2010 | Tennessee Titans (WR) |
| 2011–2012 | Carolina Panthers (WR) |
| 2013–2015 | San Diego Chargers (WR) |
| 2016 | San Diego Chargers (senior offensive assistant) |
Fred Graves was born on March 2, 1950. He is a well-known American football coach. He mostly coached wide receivers in the National Football League (NFL). He worked for several famous NFL teams. These included the San Diego Chargers and the Buffalo Bills. Before joining the NFL, he coached at different universities.
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Playing Football in College
Fred Graves played football at the University of Utah. He was a running back and a wide receiver. He played for the team from 1969 to 1971. In his final year, he was a senior. He caught 45 passes, which was the most on his team.
Fred Graves' Coaching Journey
Fred Graves started his coaching career in 1975. His first job was at Northeast Missouri State. There, he coached wide receivers and tight ends. He stayed there for two years.
Coaching at Universities
After Northeast Missouri State, he coached at other universities. He worked at Western Illinois University. He also coached at New Mexico State University. At both schools, he coached wide receivers and tight ends.
In 1982, Graves went back to his old school, the University of Utah. He coached there for 18 years. During this time, he held many different jobs. He coached wide receivers and running backs. He also became an offensive coordinator. An offensive coordinator helps plan how the team will score points. He was also an assistant head coach.
Coaching in the NFL
In 2001, Fred Graves moved to the NFL. He became the wide receivers coach for the Buffalo Bills. He coached for the Bills for three seasons.
In 2004, he coached wide receivers for the Cleveland Browns. The next year, in 2005, he joined the Detroit Lions. He coached there for two years.
From 2007 to 2010, he coached wide receivers for the Tennessee Titans. He worked with head coach Jeff Fisher there. In 2011, he became the wide receivers coach for the Carolina Panthers. He worked under new coach Ron Rivera.
In 2013, Graves joined the San Diego Chargers. He was the wide receivers coach there. He worked with head coach Mike McCoy. He continued with the Chargers until 2016.
Unique Coaching Methods
Fred Graves was known for his special coaching ideas. He would sometimes have his wide receivers catch bricks. This helped them improve how they caught the ball. It made their hands stronger and more reliable.
Fred Graves' Family Life
Fred Graves is married to Michele. They have two children together. Their daughter's name is Amber. Their son's name is Marcus.
