Hubbry Logo
Kirk CampbellKirk CampbellMain
Open search
Kirk Campbell
Community hub
Kirk Campbell
logo
8 pages, 0 posts
0 subscribers
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Kirk Campbell
Kirk Campbell
Kirk Campbell
View on Wikipedia
from Wikipedia

Kirk Campbell (born March 22, 1986) is an American football coach. He is currently an offensive assistant for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He was previously the offensive coordinator for the University of Michigan and Old Dominion University. He also coached at Penn State.

Key Information

Personal

[edit]

Campbell was born in 1986 to Kevin and Cindy Campbell. The youngest of three boys. His older brothers are Kevin Campbell and Kellen Campbell. He grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and attended West Allegheny Senior High School. He attended Mercyhurst University, where he played football as a wide receiver. Campbell graduated in 2008 with a degree in communications. He also earned a masters degree in business administration and management from Tiffin University, graduating in 2012. On June 30, 2017, Campbell married Lauren (Schiefelbein) Campbell a graphic designer. He and his wife have three daughters, Riley, Kinsley and McKenna.[1]

Coaching career

[edit]

Early years

[edit]

Campbell began his coaching career as graduate assistant at West Virginia Wesleyan College, from 2009 to 2010. He then coached the wide receivers and tight ends at Tiffin University in 2011. From 2012 to 2016, he was the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Alderson Broaddus University, a division II program.

Penn State

[edit]

In 2017, he joined Penn State as an offensive analyst, spending three seasons with the Nittany Lions.[1]

Old Dominion

[edit]

In January 2020, Campbell was hired to serve as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Old Dominion University.[2] He held that position in 2020 and 2021, leaving Old Dominion in November 2021.[3]

Michigan

[edit]

In 2022, Campbell joined the staff at the University of Michigan as an offensive analyst under Jim Harbaugh.[1] In January 2023, he was promoted to serve as the program's quarterbacks coach.[4] He coached J. J. McCarthy to being named the Big Ten Quarterback of the Year and Michigan to a national championship that season.[5] On February 2, 2024, Campbell was promoted to offensive coordinator for the Michigan Wolverines, following the hiring of Sherrone Moore.[6] On December 3, 2024, he was fired as offensive coordinator at the University of Michigan after one season. He spent three total seasons in Ann Arbor.[7]

Los Angeles Chargers

[edit]

On February 25, 2025, Campbell was hired by Jim Harbaugh, joining the Los Angeles Chargers as an offensive assistant.[8]

References

[edit]
Revisions and contributorsEdit on WikipediaRead on Wikipedia

Kirk Campbell

View on Grokipedia
from Grokipedia
Kirk Campbell is an coach serving as an offensive assistant for the of the (NFL). Born and raised in , , Campbell began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at , where he worked with wide receivers and tight ends from 2009 to 2010. He advanced to and assistant head coach at Division II from 2012 to 2016, during which the team averaged 34.7 points per game, before briefly serving as in 2017. Following a stint as an offensive analyst at Penn State from 2017 to 2019, Campbell became and quarterbacks coach at for the 2020 and 2021 seasons, where the Monarchs improved to average 385.4 yards and 28.5 points per game. Campbell joined the in 2022 as an offensive analyst and was promoted to in 2023, contributing to the team's victory that year while developing J.J. McCarthy into a first-round NFL draft pick. He served as interim for Michigan's season-opening win over East Carolina in 2023 and was elevated to full and for the 2024 season under Sherrone Moore. However, Michigan's offense ranked 113th nationally in scoring and 131st in passing for the season, leading to Campbell's dismissal on December 3, 2024. In February 2025, he reunited with former Michigan Jim Harbaugh, joining the Chargers' staff as an offensive assistant.

Early life and playing career

High school career

Kirk Campbell was born on March 22, 1986. He grew up in the area and attended West Allegheny Senior High School in Imperial, , where he played football from 2000 to 2003. As a three-year letterman under Bob Palko, Campbell contributed on both sides of the ball and in special teams, primarily as a , , and punt returner. During his high school tenure, West Allegheny achieved significant success, including back-to-back (WPIAL) Class 3A championships in 2000 and 2001. The team capped the 2001 season with a perfect 16-0 record, defeating Strath Haven 21-7 to claim the program's first and only (PIAA) Class 3A state championship. Following his senior year in 2003–04, Campbell committed to , where he continued his playing career as a from 2004 to 2008; he was recruited by then-assistant coach , who later became a prominent .

College career

Campbell enrolled at in , in 2004, where he majored in communications. He joined the football team as a , redshirting his freshman year before seeing limited action in 2005. Campbell developed into a two-year starter during his junior and senior seasons, contributing to the team's offense in competition within the (GLIAC). Over his playing career from 2006 to 2007, Campbell recorded 12 receptions for 165 receiving yards, averaging 13.8 yards per catch, with no touchdowns. His most productive season came in 2007, when he appeared in all 10 games and hauled in 10 catches for 143 yards, including a career-high three receptions for 54 yards against . In 2006, he had two catches for 22 yards in limited playing time. Although not a primary offensive weapon, his contributions as a starter helped support the Lakers' passing attack during those years. During Campbell's time at Mercyhurst, the Lakers posted modest records, going 4–7 in , 3–7 in both 2005 and 2006, and 4–7 in 2007, with no championships or postseason bowl appearances. He earned recognition off the field as a member of the 2007 GLIAC All-Academic Team for his academic performance. Campbell graduated with a in communications in and immediately pursued a coaching career, joining as a coach that fall.

Coaching career

Early coaching positions

Campbell began his coaching career as a at , where he worked with the wide receivers and tight ends during the 2009 and 2010 seasons. This entry-level role allowed him to gain foundational experience in offensive player development at the level, building on his background as a college quarterback. In 2011, Campbell advanced to his first full-time position as the wide receivers and tight ends coach at Tiffin University, another Division II program. During his single season there, he coached two all-conference wide receivers, contributing to the Dragons' offensive efforts in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Campbell's career progressed significantly from 2012 to 2016 at Alderson Broaddus University, where he served as offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach, and assistant head coach for the Battlers' startup football program. Under his coordination, the offenses averaged 34.7 points per game over five seasons, culminating in a 9-2 record in 2016 during the program's fourth year of competition. Key player developments included running back Brandon Jones, whom Campbell guided to 4,363 career rushing yards and 42 touchdowns, establishing a strong ground game foundation at the Division II level. This tenure marked his transition from position coach to coordinator, honing offensive strategies in a resource-limited environment.

Penn State

Kirk Campbell joined Penn State University in March 2017 as an offensive analyst and analytics coordinator under James Franklin, following his earlier role at . In this behind-the-scenes position, he focused on supporting the offensive staff through and scouting, contributing to the development of the team's strategies during a period when the Nittany Lions achieved records of 11-2 in 2017, 9-4 in 2018, and 11-2 in 2019. Campbell's work primarily involved quarterback development and opponent scouting, where he assisted in evaluating performance metrics and refining passing schemes for players including Trace McSorley, Sean Clifford, and Will Levis. He provided play-calling support by analyzing game film and tendencies, helping to optimize the offense's efficiency in high-stakes scenarios. Notably, in December 2019, following the departure of offensive coordinator Ricky Rahne, Campbell was elevated to interim quarterbacks coach for the Cotton Bowl Classic, where he directly mentored freshman quarterback Sean Clifford in preparation for the matchup. Under his guidance in that bowl game, Penn State defeated Memphis 53-39, marking a high-scoring victory that highlighted the unit's explosive potential. After three seasons at Penn State, Campbell departed in 2020 to seek greater on-field responsibilities as a coordinator, leaving behind a program that had advanced to multiple bowl games and demonstrated consistent offensive output during his tenure.

Old Dominion

In January 2020, Kirk Campbell was promoted to his first full-time offensive coordinator position at the FBS level, joining Old Dominion University as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under head coach Ricky Rahne. His three prior seasons as an offensive analyst at Penn State, where he contributed to high-scoring units, were a key factor in his hiring to install a more professional passing attack for the Monarchs. The 2020 season provided no on-field opportunities for Campbell, as Old Dominion opted out of fall sports, including football, due to health and safety concerns surrounding the —the program became only the second FBS team to cancel its entire season. Campbell used the time to prepare players remotely and refine schemes, adapting to virtual coaching amid the disruptions. The Monarchs returned in 2021 with a pro-style offense emphasizing pocket passing and run-pass balance, drawing from Campbell's Penn State influences to move away from prior spread concepts. Old Dominion's 2021 offense showed mixed results in play, where talent and depth challenges limited explosive production against peer programs. The team averaged 27.6 points, 372.9 total yards, and 5.3 yards per play across 13 games, with 214.8 passing yards and 158.2 rushing yards per contest—improvements over prior seasons but ranking mid-tier nationally. A midseason shift to quarterback Hayden Wolff proved pivotal; after a 2-5 start with inconsistent early play-calling, Wolff's insertion led to a five-game win streak, securing a 6-7 overall record (5-3 in CUSA) and the program's first bowl berth since 2016. Wolff completed 159 of 253 passes for 1,933 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions, developing into a more accurate pocket passer under Campbell's guidance, though no players from the unit advanced to the NFL Draft. The Monarchs fell 39-20 to Tulsa in the , highlighting ongoing adaptation struggles in a conference. Campbell's tenure ended abruptly after the regular season when Rahne dismissed him on , , despite the late turnaround and bowl qualification; the university provided no explicit reasons, though reports described the departure as sudden with murky details amid staff evaluations. This concluded his two seasons at Old Dominion, where he focused on quarterback development and scheme installation amid pandemic-related hurdles and competitive constraints.

Michigan

Kirk Campbell joined the football staff as an offensive analyst in 2022, following his tenure as offensive coordinator at Old Dominion, which influenced his hire due to his prior experience in program development. Under head coach , Campbell was promoted to quarterbacks coach ahead of the 2023 season, replacing Matt Weiss after his departure. Campbell served as interim offensive coordinator for the season-opening win over East Carolina in 2023 while head coach served a suspension. In his role as quarterbacks coach, Campbell worked closely with starting quarterback , focusing on improving his decision-making, footwork, and overall efficiency in the pocket. Under Campbell's guidance, McCarthy set single-season Michigan records with a 72.3% completion rate, 9.5 yards per attempt, and a 160.2 , while throwing for 2,991 yards and 22 touchdowns with only four interceptions. These improvements contributed to Michigan's undefeated 15-0 season and victory in 2023, where McCarthy's precise passing complemented the team's run-heavy offense. Following Harbaugh's departure to the NFL, Campbell was promoted to offensive coordinator and retained as quarterbacks coach for the 2024 season under new head coach Sherrone Moore. The Michigan offense, tasked with adapting to a quarterback competition between Davis Warren and Alex Orji amid roster changes and suspensions, ranked 113th nationally in total yards per game (286.2) and 113th in scoring offense (22.0 points per game). Despite some late-season improvements, including a balanced attack in the rivalry win over Ohio State, the unit struggled with consistency, low explosive plays, and quarterback protection issues throughout the 8-5 campaign. On December 3, 2024, three days after the regular season ended, Moore announced Campbell's firing as part of a staff overhaul to address the offensive deficiencies. Campbell's rapid ascent from analyst to coordinator highlighted his potential, but the 2024 results underscored the challenges of transitioning from Harbaugh's system without key personnel.

Los Angeles Chargers

On February 24, 2025, Kirk Campbell was hired as an offensive assistant for the , reuniting him with head coach , under whom he had previously worked at the . This move came shortly after Campbell's dismissal from in December 2024, providing a direct pathway to the following his college coaching experience. The hiring was part of Harbaugh's broader effort to assemble a staff blending familiar Michigan assistants with veterans, aiming to install a physical, run-oriented offensive scheme tailored to the professional level. In his role, Campbell supports the in scheme installation, quarterback development—particularly with franchise quarterback —and the integration of college-style concepts into NFL systems. His responsibilities include assisting with game planning, film breakdown, and practice design to enhance player execution and adaptability, drawing on his prior experience as a quarterbacks coach and . This position allows Campbell to contribute to a collaborative staff environment under Harbaugh, focusing on refining passing progressions and protecting Herbert amid a revamped line. Through the first 10 games of the 2025 season as of November 13, Campbell has been involved in game planning and practice sessions that have helped the Chargers' offense achieve a balanced attack, averaging 24.0 points per game and ranking 13th in the . The unit has shown improvement in rushing efficiency, accumulating 1,231 yards on 264 carries for an average of 4.7 yards per attempt, contributing to the team's 7-3 record and second-place standing in the . Herbert's development under the staff's guidance has been evident in key wins, such as a 25-10 victory over the on November 10, where he threw for 220 yards and a touchdown despite facing five sacks. This early success reflects Campbell's adaptation from college to pro coaching, aiding the offense's transition to Harbaugh's system.

Personal life

Campbell married graphic designer Lauren Schiefelbein on June 30, 2017. They have three daughters: Riley, Kinsley, and McKenna (born February 7, 2025).

References

  1. https://www.chargers.com/team/coaches-roster/kirk-campbell
  2. https://www.freep.com/story/sports/university-michigan/wolverines/2024/02/02/kirk-campbell-michigan-football-offensive-coordinator/72451938007/
  3. https://www.maizenbrew.com/2024/2/7/24061409/michigan-wolverines-college-football-kirk-campbell-offensive-coordinator-analysis
  4. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/42761816/michigan-fires-offensive-coordinator-kirk-campbell
  5. https://www.si.com/college/michigan/football/2024-michigan-football-offensive-pff-grades-advanced-stats-to-know
  6. https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers-hiring-former-jim-harbaugh-michigan-assistant-kirk-campbell-coaching-staff
  7. https://hurstathletics.com/sports/football/roster/kirk-campbell/1607
  8. https://mgoblue.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/kirk-campbell/5917
  9. https://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2024/02/02/west-allegheny-alum-kirk-campbell-promoted-to-michigan-oc/
  10. https://www.statecollege.com/articles/local-news/penn-state-football-10-things-to-know-about-kirk-campbell-the-nittany-lions-new-interim-qb-coach/
  11. https://www.mercyhurst.edu/news/mercyhurst-alumnus-kirk-campbell-named-offensive-coordinator-meteoric-rise-michigan
  12. https://hurstathletics.com/sports/2008/5/24/FB_0524084045.aspx
  13. https://odusports.com/staff/kirk-campbell
  14. https://greatmidwestsports.com/news/2016/11/30/FB_1130164656.aspx
  15. https://odusports.com/sports/football/roster/season/2020/staff/kirk-campbell
  16. https://www.wdtv.com/content/sports/Kirk-Campbell-named-Alderson-Broaddus-head-football-coach-403437196.html
  17. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35539917/michigan-promotes-kirk-campbell-quarterbacks-coach
  18. https://www.maizenbrew.com/football/2023/2/15/23601352/michigan-football-qb-coach-kirk-campbell
  19. https://onwardstate.com/2019/12/20/penn-state-football-tight-ends-coach-tyler-bowen-to-call-plays-in-2019-cotton-bowl-classic/
  20. https://www.psucollegian.com/football/former-penn-state-offensive-analyst-kirk-campbell-fired-from-michigan/article_6234819c-b1d0-11ef-85c1-5bddb3842107.html
  21. https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401135277/memphis-penn-state
  22. https://odusports.com/news/2020/01/3/rahne-adds-four-to-coaching-staff
  23. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/old-dominion-latest-fbs-team-to-cancel-2020-college-football-season-amid-covid-19-concerns/
  24. https://odusports.com/news/2020/12/10/minium-odus-offense-may-look-a-little-like-a-certain-big-ten-university-in-state-college-pennsylvania
  25. https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/old-dominion/2021.html
  26. https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/hayden-wolff-1.html
  27. https://www.pilotonline.com/2022/08/15/old-dominion-is-mulling-new-hire-after-sudden-exit-of-offensive-coordinator-details-of-his-departure-remain-murky/
  28. https://mgoblue.com/news/2023/1/27/football-campbell-elevated-to-robert-mccollum-family-quarterbacks-coach
  29. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4132184/2023/01/27/michigan-promotes-kirk-campbell-quarterbacks-coach/
  30. https://www.michigandaily.com/sports/football/kirk-campbell-promoted-to-michigan-offensive-coordinator/
  31. https://www.si.com/college/michigan/football/kirk-campbell-michigan-football-jj-mccarthy-national-championship-washington-huskies
  32. https://mgoblue.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/kirk-campbell/6121
  33. https://sports.yahoo.com/kirk-campbell-meet-michigan-footballs-185214129.html
  34. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/39444546/michigan-promoting-qb-coach-kirk-campbell-oc
  35. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/michigan-elevates-kirk-campbell-from-qb-coach-to-offensive-coordinator-under-first-year-coach-sherrone-moore/
  36. https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/2024-team-offense.html
  37. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5967323/2024/12/03/michigan-offensive-coordinator-kirk-campbell-part-ways/
  38. https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/12/3/football-moore-announces-leadership-change-to-offensive-coaching-staff
  39. https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2024/12/03/kirk-campbell-fired-michigan-football-offensive-coordinator/76745176007/
  40. https://www.michigandaily.com/sports/football/michigan-football-fires-offensive-coordinator-kirk-campbell/
  41. https://www.maizenbrew.com/2024/12/3/24310653/michigan-football-offensive-coordinator-kirk-campbell-fired-sherrone-moore-2024
  42. https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chargers-set-to-hire-kirk-campbell-as-an-offensive-assistant
  43. https://www.maizenbrew.com/2025/2/24/24372274/michigan-football-kirk-campbell-jim-harbaugh-nfl-los-angeles-chargers-wolverines-coaching-carousel
  44. https://247sports.com/article/jim-harbaugh-adds-former-michigan-assistant-kirk-campbell-to-los-angeles-chargers-staff-246153857/
  45. https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2025/02/chargers-gm-excited-about-reuniting-ex-michigan-oc-with-jim-harbaugh.html
  46. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sdg/2025.htm
  47. https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401772927
  48. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45859193/ranking-nfl-2025-season-coaching-staffs-best-worst-coaches-coordinators
  49. https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-who-is-michigan-oc-kirk-campbells-wife-meet-wolverine-alum-lauren-campbell-their-family-of-four/
  50. https://x.com/CoachKCampbell/status/1888390804105740452
Add your contribution
Related Hubs
User Avatar
No comments yet.