George Warhop facts for kids

George Warhop was born on September 19, 1961. He is a well-known American football coach. Currently, he works as the offensive line coach for the Baltimore Ravens. This team is part of the National Football League (NFL).

Before joining the Ravens, Warhop coached for many other NFL teams. These include the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Cleveland Browns. He also coached for the San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals, St. Louis Rams, and Houston Texans.

George Warhop's Coaching Journey

George Warhop has had a long and interesting career in football coaching. He started in college football and then moved to the professional leagues. His main job has always been coaching the offensive line.

Starting His Coaching Career

Warhop began his coaching journey in college football. On January 11, 1986, he became the offensive line coach for the Kansas Jayhawks. Later, on February 21, 1989, he took the same role at Vanderbilt.

After coaching Vanderbilt in 1989, he moved to the New Mexico team. He became their offensive line coach on December 17, 1989. In 1990, he left New Mexico to become an offensive coordinator for the London Monarchs. This team was part of the World League of American Football.

Warhop spent two seasons with the London Monarchs. Then, on February 17, 1993, he was hired by Southern Methodist. He coached their offensive line. In 1994 and 1995, Warhop worked as the offensive line coach for Boston College.

Coaching in the NFL

George Warhop joined the NFL in 1996. He has coached for many different teams. His job is to help the offensive linemen. These players protect the quarterback and help the running backs gain yards.

St. Louis Rams (1996–1997)

On February 8, 1996, Warhop started coaching for the St. Louis Rams. He was a co-offensive line coach. In 1997, the Rams picked a talented player named Orlando Pace. Pace was an offensive tackle. Warhop worked closely with Pace to help him learn the team's plays.

Arizona Cardinals (1998–2002)

Warhop moved to the Arizona Cardinals on February 10, 1998. He coached their offensive line for several seasons. His time with the Cardinals ended after the 2002 season.

Dallas Cowboys (2003–2004)

On January 16, 2003, Warhop became the offensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys. He helped the team's offensive line improve a lot. In 2003 and 2004, the Cowboys' offensive line allowed fewer sacks. This means their quarterback was protected better.

San Francisco 49ers (2005–2008)

Warhop joined the San Francisco 49ers on January 27, 2005. He continued to coach the offensive line. In 2006, the 49ers' offensive line struggled. They allowed many sacks. Warhop left the team during the 2008 season.

Cleveland Browns (2009–2013)

On February 4, 2009, Warhop was hired by the Cleveland Browns. He served as their offensive line coach for several years.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014–2018)

In 2014, Warhop became the offensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He worked under head coach Lovie Smith. He stayed with the team when Dirk Koetter became the new head coach.

Jacksonville Jaguars (2019–2021)

On January 13, 2019, Warhop joined the Jacksonville Jaguars. He coached their offensive line. He was kept on the coaching staff when Urban Meyer became the new head coach in 2021.

Houston Texans (2022)

On February 21, 2022, Warhop was hired by the Houston Texans. He coached their offensive line for one season.

Baltimore Ravens (2024–Present)

Most recently, on August 14, 2024, Warhop became the interim offensive line coach for the Baltimore Ravens. He took over after the team's previous coach, Joe D'Alessandris, became ill. After D'Alessandris passed away, Warhop was named the official offensive line coach for the rest of the season.