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Kyle Shurmur (born November 6, 1996) is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the assistant quarterbacks coach for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played quarterback in college football at Vanderbilt, and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

Key Information

Early years

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Shurmur began his high school career as the backup quarterback at St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio before transferring to La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania after his father, Pat, became the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles.[2] Over the next two years, Shurmur passed for 4,996 yards and 53 touchdowns for the Explorers while leading the team to a 16–6 record. As a senior, he completed 180 of 307 passes for 2,472 yards and 25 touchdowns, earning PIAA AAAA First-team All-State honors.[3] Shurmur also swam at La Salle, helping the team win the 2014 PIAA state title and was a member of state record-setting 200-medley relay.[4] Shurmur committed to Vanderbilt after being recruited by Cincinnati, Illinois, Pittsburgh, and Temple.[5]

College career

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As a true freshman Shurmur started five of Vanderbilt's final six games, going 2–3 and passing for 503 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions. He was named the Commodores' starting quarterback going into the 2016 season by head coach Derek Mason.[6] During his junior season, Shurmur set a new single-season school record by passing for 26 touchdowns.[7] As a senior, Shurmur was the first Vanderbilt quarterback to beat rival Tennessee three times since Doc Kuhn. Shurmur also joined Greg Zolman as the second quarterback in Vanderbilt history to have three seasons with at least 2,000 yards passing.[8] Shurmur passed Jay Cutler as Vanderbilt's leader in career touchdown passes after throwing his 60th in the team's 36–29 win over Ole Miss on November 17, 2018.[9] In the 2018 Texas Bowl, his final career start, Shurmur passed Cutler as Vanderbilt's all-time leader in passing yards, completions and attempts.[10] Shurmur was invited to participate in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, playing for the American team he went 10 of 19 for 90 yards in a 10–7 win over the National team.[11]

Records

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Vanderbilt University school career records:[12]

  • Touchdown passes: 64
  • Passing yards: 8,865
  • Pass completions: 722
  • Pass attempts: 1,264

Single season records:

  • Touchdown passes: 26 (2017)
  • Total touchdowns: 29 (2017)

Statistics

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Vanderbilt Commodores
Season Class GP Passing Rushing
Comp Att Pct Yards Y/A AY/A TD Int QBR Att Yards Avg TD
2015 Freshman 6 44 103 42.7 503 4.9 4.5 5 3 93.9 14 -33 -2.4 0
2016 Sophomore 13 204 375 54.4 2,409 6.4 5.7 9 10 110.9 50 -129 -2.6 0
2017 Junior 12 220 380 57.9 2,823 7.4 7.6 26 10 137.6 34 -84 -2.5 3
2018 Senior 13 254 406 62.6 3,130 7.7 8.2 24 6 143.9 39 -80 -2.1 0

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)		 230 lb
(104 kg)		 32+3⁄4 in
(0.83 m)		 8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.91 s 1.68 s 2.84 s 4.48 s 7.41 s 29.5 in
(0.75 m)		 8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[13][14]

Kansas City Chiefs

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On April 27, 2019, Shurmur signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.[15] He was waived at the end of training camp as part of final cuts and subsequently re-signed to the Chiefs' practice squad the next day on September 1.[16] Shurmur was signed to the active roster October 22.[17] He was waived by Kansas City on November 2,[18] and was re-signed to the practice squad the following day after clearing waivers.[19] Shurmur remained on the practice squad for the rest of the 2019 season, including during the Chiefs' Super Bowl LIV victory.[20]

Shurmur re-signed with the team on February 4, 2020.[21] Shurmur was released by the Chiefs on April 29.[22]

Cincinnati Bengals

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On December 17, 2020, Shurmur signed with the practice squad of the Cincinnati Bengals.[23] He signed a reserve/future contract with Cincinnati on January 4, 2021.[24] Shurmur was waived by the Bengals on August 31.[25]

Washington Football Team

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Shurmur signed with the practice squad of the Washington Football Team on September 13, 2021.[26] On the Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, he was elevated to the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement player to back up Garrett Gilbert with both Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen on the COVID-19 reserve list.[27] Shurmur was released by Washington on January 4, 2022.[28]

Coaching career

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Shurmur returned to Vanderbilt as volunteer offensive quality control assistant in 2020 before he was signed by the Bengals.[29] He was hired as a defensive quality control assistant by the Buffalo Bills on February 13, 2022.[30] On February 28, 2023, the Buffalo Bills announced that Shurmur had made a change to become the team's offensive quality control coach.[1] Following the 2025 season, Shurmur was retained by new head coach Joe Brady to serve as the team's assistant quarterbacks coach.[31][32]

Personal life

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Shurmur is the son of NFL coach Pat Shurmur.[7]

References

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Kyle Shurmur (born November 6, 1996) is an American football coach and former quarterback who currently serves as the offensive quality control coach for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). The son of longtime NFL coach Pat Shurmur, he played college football at Vanderbilt University, where he became the program's all-time leader in passing yards, completions, and touchdowns, before signing as an undrafted free agent in the NFL and transitioning to coaching. Shurmur grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended La Salle College High School, where he was a standout before committing to Vanderbilt in 2015. Over four seasons with the from 2015 to 2018, he appeared in 44 games, starting 43, and compiled 8,865 passing yards on 723-of-1,273 attempts with 64 touchdowns and 26 interceptions, setting school records in multiple passing categories. His senior year in 2018 was particularly notable, as he threw for 3,130 yards and 24 touchdowns, earning SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors after a 31-of-35 performance for 367 yards and three touchdowns in a win over , and he led Vanderbilt to a appearance. Following his college career, Shurmur signed with the as an undrafted free agent in 2019 on a three-year, $1,762,500 contract, spending time on their before moving to the in 2020 and the Washington Football Team (now Commanders) in 2021. Despite these opportunities, he never appeared in a regular-season game, recording zero statistics over his professional playing tenure, which ended after the 2021 season. Shurmur began his coaching career in 2020 as a volunteer offensive at Vanderbilt, leveraging his experience to assist with game preparation. He joined the in 2022 as a defensive , contributing to their wide receivers and secondary units during a season that advanced to the Divisional Round of the . In 2023, he transitioned to the offensive side in his current role, focusing on for offensive schemes and personnel.

Early life

Family and childhood

Kyle Shurmur was born on November 6, 1996, in , while his father, , served as an at . The family background was deeply rooted in athletics, with Pat pursuing a long career as an NFL coach and Jennifer Shurmur, Kyle's mother, having been a Big Ten champion swimmer during her time at Michigan State, where she met her husband. Shurmur grew up with three sisters—Allyson, Erica, and Claire—all of whom were competitive swimmers, continuing the family's strong tradition. From an early age, Kyle participated in alongside his sisters, achieving notable success in the sport before shifting his primary focus to football. The Shurmur family's lifestyle involved frequent relocations due to Pat's coaching positions, beginning when Kyle was three years old with a move to for his role as tight ends coach with the Eagles (1999–2001) and later quarterbacks coach (2002–2008), followed by stops as for the (2009–2010) and head coach for the (2011–2012). These transitions exposed Kyle to professional football environments from a young age, immersing him in the sport's culture amid the family's athletic pursuits.

High school career

Shurmur began his high school football career at St. Edward High School in , where he served as the backup during his year behind starter Tommy Schutt in a program known for its competitive play in the Conference. Ahead of his junior year, Shurmur transferred to in , due to his family's relocation tied to his father's career in professional football coaching. At La Salle, he assumed the role of starting , guiding the Explorers to back-to-back 8-3 overall records in the . In his junior season of 2013, Shurmur completed 180 of 307 passes for 2,472 yards and 25 touchdowns, helping the team secure a league semifinal victory over Father Judge (35-0) before falling to St. Joseph's Prep in the championship game (20-30). His senior year in 2014 saw similar success, as he threw for 2,524 yards and 28 touchdowns on 200 of 312 attempts, again advancing to the playoffs with a semifinal win over Father Judge (35-0) but losing the final to St. Joseph's Prep (13-46). Shurmur's performances earned him recognition as a three-star recruit by major services, including a composite rating of 0.8992 from and an 83 scout grade from , highlighting his potential as a pocket passer with strong decision-making. He graduated early in three and a half years, allowing him to enroll at ahead of the 2015 season.

College career

Vanderbilt Commodores

Shurmur, rated as a three-star prospect out of in , committed to Vanderbilt on May 30, 2014, as part of the class of 2015. He arrived on campus that summer and quickly adapted to the (SEC) environment, earning a spot on the depth chart behind senior starter Wade Freebeck. In his freshman season of 2015, Shurmur appeared in six games, entering as a substitute against State before starting the final five, where he completed 44 of 103 passes for 503 yards and five touchdowns, helping secure wins over and . He transitioned to the full-time starter as a in 2016, leading the in all 13 games with 204 completions on 375 attempts for 2,409 yards and nine touchdowns. His debut start came against , where he threw for 73 yards in a narrow 13-10 loss, but he showed growth throughout the year, including a career-high 416 passing yards in a 45-34 upset victory over No. 24 that clinched . Vanderbilt finished 6-7 overall and 3-5 in SEC play under his leadership, culminating in an appearance in the , where Shurmur passed for 158 yards against NC State. Shurmur's junior year in 2017 marked a breakout, as he started all 12 games, throwing for 2,823 yards and a Vanderbilt single-season record 26 touchdowns on 220 of 380 passing. He engineered another win over , passing for 283 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-25 victory, contributing to the team's 5-7 record and 1-7 SEC mark. As a senior in 2018, Shurmur started all 13 contests, amassing 3,130 yards and 24 touchdowns despite a challenging 6-7 finish and 2-6 SEC slate. He was named to the All-SEC second team following the season. He capped his Vanderbilt tenure with standout performances in the rivalry, including 367 yards and three touchdowns on 31 of 35 completions in a 38-13 rout of , earning SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors, and 286 yards with one touchdown in the loss to Baylor. Over four years as a letterman, Shurmur's consistency helped Vanderbilt secure three consecutive victories in the rivalry for the first time since the , while fostering a resilient offense in SEC competition.

Records and statistics

Over his four-year career at Vanderbilt from 2015 to 2018, Kyle Shurmur appeared in 44 games, completing 722 of 1,264 passes for 8,865 yards and 64 touchdowns while throwing 29 interceptions; he also rushed 137 times for -326 yards. These figures established him as one of the most productive quarterbacks in Vanderbilt history, particularly in a program not traditionally known for aerial dominance. His completion percentage stood at 57.1%, reflecting a balanced approach in an SEC offense that emphasized efficiency over volume.
YearGamesCompletions/AttemptsYardsPassing TDsInterceptionsRushing Yards
2015644/10350353-33
201613204/3752,409910-129
201712220/3802,8232610-84
201813254/4063,130246-80
Career44722/1,2648,8656429-326
Source: Sports-Reference.com Shurmur's most prolific single season came in 2017, when he threw for 2,823 yards and a Vanderbilt-record 26 passing touchdowns en route to 29 total touchdowns (including three rushing scores), helping the achieve in a 5-7 season. This performance marked a significant leap from his earlier years, showcasing improved decision-making and arm strength under pressure. In 2018, he followed with 3,130 yards and 24 touchdowns, further solidifying his role as the team's offensive centerpiece. At Vanderbilt, Shurmur holds program records for career passing touchdowns (64), passing yards (8,865), completions (722), and attempts (1,264), surpassing predecessors like Jay Cutler, who previously led with 8,697 yards and 59 touchdowns from 2002 to 2005. His 64 touchdown passes broke Cutler's mark in 2018, capping a tenure that elevated Vanderbilt's passing attack to new heights within the program's 130-year history. In the broader context, Shurmur's totals rank him 23rd in career passing yards (since 1956), 20th in completions, 13th in attempts, and 32nd in passing touchdowns among all-time SEC quarterbacks, a respectable standing for a Vanderbilt player in a league dominated by high-powered offenses from schools like and LSU. Compared to Vanderbilt's quarterback lineage, his volume and efficiency outpaced not only Cutler but also earlier standouts like Whit Taylor (), positioning Shurmur as the ' most accomplished passer in the modern era.

Professional playing career

Kansas City Chiefs

After going undrafted in the following his senior season at , where he established himself as the program's all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns, Kyle Shurmur signed with the as an undrafted on April 27, 2019. This opportunity came shortly after Shurmur's participation in the , where he showcased his prototypical size of 6 feet 4 inches and 225 pounds. Shurmur was waived during final cuts on August 31, 2019, but signed to the Chiefs' the following day, serving as a developmental through much of the 2019 regular season. After being waived on November 2, 2019, he was re-signed to the on November 5, 2019. On October 22, 2019, he was elevated to the active 53-man roster amid depth concerns, though he did not appear in any games during his time with the team. In this role, Shurmur operated as the third-string behind starter and backup , focusing primarily on practice repetitions and film study to adapt to the level. His tenure allowed him to contribute to the Chiefs' preparation en route to their victory in February 2020, earning him a despite limited on-field involvement. Following the Chiefs' appearance, Shurmur signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs in February 2020 but was released on April 27, 2020, as part of post-draft roster adjustments to accommodate new additions. This move cleared space on the depth chart, leaving the quarterback room with Mahomes, Henne, and undrafted rookie .

Cincinnati Bengals

After being released by the in April 2020 and spending time away from professional football, Shurmur signed with the ' practice squad on December 17, 2020. On January 4, 2021, the Bengals signed him to a reserve/future contract, which secured his position on the team's roster through the 2021 offseason program. During the 2021 training camp, Shurmur participated actively, competing for the backup quarterback role behind and Brandon Allen alongside , though he primarily served as the third-string option. He appeared in preseason games, including a notable performance against the where he completed 18 of 27 passes for 206 yards and a , but did not make the final 53-man roster. Shurmur was waived by the Bengals on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts and did not appear in any regular-season games during his tenure with the team.

Washington Commanders

Following his waiver by the Cincinnati Bengals in early September 2021, Kyle Shurmur signed with the practice squad of the Washington Football Team (now known as the Washington Commanders) on September 13, 2021. The move came amid quarterback depth concerns for Washington, particularly after starter Ryan Fitzpatrick sustained a season-ending hip injury in the team's Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Shurmur spent the entirety of the 2021 regular season on Washington's , where he focused on developmental and support roles without being elevated to the active roster or appearing in any games. His time with the team provided limited opportunities due to the established hierarchy, which featured as the primary starter and backup options like Kyle Allen and ahead of him on the depth chart. On January 4, 2022, shortly after entering the 's protocols, Shurmur was activated from the practice squad's Reserve/ list only to be released by Washington the same day, effectively ending his professional playing career attempts. This release occurred under the team's interim name of , prior to its official to the Commanders in 2022.

Coaching career

Vanderbilt University

Following his release from the Kansas City Chiefs in April 2020, Kyle Shurmur transitioned to coaching by joining his alma mater, Vanderbilt University, as a volunteer offensive quality control coach. This move marked his entry into the profession, allowing him to remain involved in football while pursuing a master's degree in finance at Vanderbilt. In this role, Shurmur assisted the offensive staff with scheme analysis, film breakdown, and quarterback development, leveraging his firsthand experience as Vanderbilt's starting from 2016 to 2018. His contributions included sharing insights from his brief NFL exposure to support player preparation and coaching strategies, helping the team navigate the demands of an entry-level position. Shurmur served for one season in 2020, coinciding with Vanderbilt's schedule, which faced significant adjustments due to the , including a shortened slate of games. He departed the program in December 2020 upon signing with the ' practice squad.

Buffalo Bills

Kyle Shurmur was hired by the as a defensive on February 13, 2022, marking his entry into coaching after a brief stint as a volunteer offensive at . In this initial role, he focused on film analysis and defensive preparation, supporting the team's schemes under head coach . On February 28, 2023, amid staff adjustments that included taking a year off from coaching, Shurmur was promoted to offensive . His responsibilities shifted to aiding the offensive unit, including opponent scouting, game planning, and scheme development through detailed film breakdowns and reports. As of November 2025, Shurmur continues in his offensive position with the Bills, contributing to the team's sustained success. During his time on staff, the Bills have advanced to the in each of the 2022, 2023, and 2024 seasons under McDermott, bolstering their pursuit of a appearance through efforts that enhance preparation and execution.

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