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Skip Peete (born January 30, 1963) is an American football coach who is the running backs coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). Prior to the Buccaneers, he coached running backs for the Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, and Oakland Raiders. He also has experience in college, coaching running backs for two years at UCLA, wide receivers at Michigan State and Rutgers, and both running backs and wide receivers at the University of Pittsburgh.[1]

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Playing career

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In college, Peete was an All-Big Eight Conference wide receiver in 1985 with the Kansas Jayhawks.

Coaching career

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In 1988, Peete began his coaching career when he became a graduate assistant at the University of Pittsburgh. In his final two seasons with Pitt, he coached future Pro Football Hall of Famer Curtis Martin. In his two seasons at Michigan State, he coached Muhsin Muhammad and Derrick Mason, who both went on to have successful NFL careers. During his stay at UCLA, he coached running back Skip Hicks to back-to-back 1,000 yard rushing seasons and 20 plus touchdowns and a Pac-10 record 55 career touchdowns.

NFL

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With the Raiders, Tyrone Wheatley and LaMont Jordan recorded career highs in rushing yards with 1,046 in 2000 and 1,025 in 2005, respectively. During the 2002 Raiders season, Peete coached running back Charlie Garner to 962 yards rushing yards on 182 attempts to go along with 941 yards receiving on 91 catches.

On February 15, 2007, the Dallas Cowboys hired Peete as their running backs coach.[2] In his first year with the Cowboys, Peete helped Marion Barber make his first career Pro Bowl after rushing for career-highs in rushing yards (975) and touchdowns (10). Two years later, Peete guided the Cowboys running game to a franchise-record 4.8 yards per carry.

Peete was subsequently hired by the Chicago Bears, reuniting him with former Raiders offensive coordinator and then-current Bears head coach Marc Trestman.[3] Peete joined the Los Angeles Rams' coaching staff in 2016.

On January 15, 2020, Peete returned to the Cowboys to reprise his previous role of running backs coach.[4] On January 25, 2023, Peete was fired by the Cowboys following the team's divisional playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers.[5]

On February 21, 2023, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired Peete as their running backs coach.[6]

Personal life

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Peete is the brother of former NFL quarterback, Rodney Peete. Peete's father Willie also served as running backs coach for the Bears from 1995 to 1997 before becoming a team scout.[3] Peete and his wife Rebeca welcomed twins, Reeco (son) and Gisele (daughter) in April 2007.

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Skip Peete (born January 30, 1963) is an coach serving as the running backs coach for the of the (). The son of longtime coach and scout Willie Peete and brother of former quarterback , he has built a 27-year career primarily as a running backs coach across multiple teams. Peete played as a at the , earning All-Big Eight honors in 1985 and serving as team captain in 1986. After beginning his coaching career in college—holding positions at the (1988–1992), (1993–1994), (1995), and UCLA (1996–1997)—he transitioned to the with the as their running backs coach from 1998 to 2006. Peete's NFL tenure includes stints with the (running backs coach, 2007–2012 and 2020–2022), (2013–2014), a year off in 2015, and (2016–2019), before joining the Buccaneers in 2023. Over his career, he has coached prominent running backs to major accolades, including to the 2014 NFL rushing title with the Cowboys, during his 2017 NFL Offensive Player of the Year season with the Rams, and during his Pro Bowl seasons from 2020 to 2022 with the Cowboys. His groups have consistently ranked among the league's top rushing units, contributing to nine playoff appearances and an overall NFL assistant coaching record of 218–202 (.519 winning percentage).

Early life and education

Childhood and family background

Skip Peete was born on January 30, 1963, in . Peete grew up in a family deeply immersed in football, with his father, Willie Peete, serving as a prominent coach and later scout in the , including as running backs coach for the from 1995 to 1997. His older brother, , also pursued a successful career as an . The family's strong ties to the sport provided an early foundation for Skip's involvement in football. The Peete family relocated to , during Skip's early years, where his father worked as an assistant coach at the starting in the . This environment exposed Peete to football from a young age, as his father's coaching role made the sport a central part of family life. Football was Skip’s family business from an early age, fostering his initial interest in the game through constant proximity to practices, games, and discussions about strategy. Rodney Peete's later achievements in the further highlighted the family's athletic legacy, serving as an additional motivator for Skip's path in the .

High school career

Skip Peete attended Sahuaro High School in , where he developed as a multi-position during the late . Influenced by his family's longstanding involvement in the , including his father Willie Peete's role as a coach at the , Peete chose Sahuaro to continue his athletic pursuits in a competitive program. As a junior in 1979, Peete excelled as a and , recording 19 receptions for more than yards and four touchdowns on offense, while contributing five interceptions and 50 tackles on defense; he also handled punting duties, averaging 41.0 yards on 30 attempts. Entering his senior year, he was highlighted as one of Sahuaro's key returnees among 12 starters, praised for his versatility as an all-around athlete on a team ranked No. 10 in Arizona preseason polls. In 1980, Peete earned All-City honors as a receiver, capping a standout high school career that showcased his speed and playmaking ability. His performances drew attention from college recruiters, leading to his commitment to the .

College years

Skip Peete initially enrolled at the in 1981, before transferring to the . At Kansas, he pursued undergraduate studies amid the vibrant campus environment of . His primary academic pursuit was a degree in , reflecting an interest in media and communication during his time at the university. Peete engaged in hands-on extracurricular activities related to his major, including work behind the scenes in production and opportunities in front of the camera, which he described as fascinating and enjoyable aspects of his college experience. Campus life at influenced Peete's broader development, exposing him to a dynamic academic community while he balanced his studies with personal interests in . He graduated with his broadcast degree, initially drawn to career paths in media production and broadcasting as he transitioned out of undergraduate life.

Playing career

University of Kansas

After playing two seasons at the , Skip Peete transferred to the and played as a for the team from 1984 to 1986. During the 1984 season, Peete emerged as a key contributor in the ' passing attack, recording 38 receptions for 448 yards and 3 touchdowns over 10 games, which ranked him third in the in receptions, seventh in receiving yards, and sixth in touchdown receptions. These performances helped the team achieve a 5–6 overall record and a 4–3 mark in conference play, securing fourth place in the . His reliable hands and route-running ability provided a consistent target for Frank Seurer, contributing to several competitive games, including a 28–11 upset victory over No. 2 . In 1985, Peete's production dipped to 8 receptions for 88 yards and no touchdowns across 6 games, likely due to limited playing time or , though he earned All-Big Eight Conference honors as a for his overall contributions. finished 6–6 overall and 2–5 in the Big Eight, tying for sixth place, with Peete's experience helping stabilize the receiving corps amid a transitional year under head coach Mike Gottfried. As a senior in , Peete served as team captain, providing leadership to a struggling squad that posted a 3–8 record and went 0–7 in conference play, the worst finish in the Big Eight. Despite the team's challenges under new Bob Valesente, Peete's veteran presence positively influenced team dynamics, fostering resilience among younger players during a rebuilding phase. Over his career at , Peete totaled 46 receptions for 536 yards and 3 touchdowns, leaving a legacy as a dependable leader on the field.

Post-college transition

After graduating from the in 1987 following his senior season as team captain, Skip Peete went undrafted in the , limiting his immediate professional playing opportunities. He signed with the as an undrafted wide receiver that summer, but his tenure was short-lived after sustaining an injury during preseason, leading to his placement on injured reserve in August 1987. This setback effectively ended his aspirations for a sustained playing career, as he did not appear in any regular-season games. In the immediate aftermath of his Jets experience, Peete shifted focus away from playing, drawing on his family's deep ties to football coaching—his father, Willie Peete, had been an assistant for over a decade. This familial influence, combined with his own competitive background as an All-Big Eight receiver, guided his decision to enter coaching rather than pursue lower-level professional leagues or other athletic pursuits. By 1988, Peete had enrolled as a student at the , where he began his coaching journey as a on the Panthers' staff, marking his formal entry into football's instructional side. This role allowed him to stay connected to the sport while building expertise, setting the stage for his subsequent positions in college and professional coaching.

Coaching career

College coaching positions

Peete began his coaching career in 1988 as a at the , where he initially focused on wide receivers from 1988 to 1990 before transitioning to coach for the 1991 and 1992 seasons. During his time with the Panthers, he mentored future Pro Football Hall of Famer , who played for from 1991 to 1994, with Peete coaching him in 1991 and 1992, during which Martin rushed for over 1,200 yards as a and junior. In , Peete joined as wide receivers coach, a role he held through the 1994 season, during which the Spartans compiled a 6-6 record in 1993. There, he developed receivers including , who as a sophomore in 1994 had 10 receptions for 161 yards and later earned All-Big Ten honors in 1995 with 867 yards, and , a in 1993 who later became a key contributor. Peete's emphasis on route precision and blocking fundamentals helped elevate the Spartans' passing attack, contributing to Muhammad's emergence as a future Pro Bowler. Peete moved to in 1995 as wide receivers coach, where he oversaw a group that supported a balanced offense en route to a 4-7 record. His responsibilities included refining receiving techniques and integrating young talent into the Scarlet Knights' schemes, though specific player breakthroughs were limited during his one-year tenure amid the program's rebuilding phase. From 1996 to 1997, Peete served as running backs coach at UCLA, guiding the Bruins to consecutive bowl appearances. He notably developed Skip Hicks, who achieved back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons (1,034 yards in 1996 and 1,282 yards in 1997) and set a Pac-10 record with 55 career touchdowns while earning consensus All-American honors in 1997. Peete's approach prioritized vision and burst development, enabling Hicks to lead the team in scoring and solidify UCLA's ground game. Peete's initial Pittsburgh stint also encompassed coaching both running backs and wide receivers across his four years there, laying the foundation for his positional versatility. Over his decade-long college tenure from 1988 to 1997, Peete progressed from to at four programs, consistently producing NFL-caliber players through a focus on fundamentals, player conditioning, and scheme adaptation—skills that marked his evolution before transitioning to professional ranks.

NFL coaching roles

Peete entered the coaching ranks in 1998 as the running backs coach for the , where he spent nine seasons developing a series of productive backs. Under his guidance, achieved a career-high 1,046 rushing yards in 2000, while LaMont Jordan reached 1,025 yards in 2005. In 2002, as the advanced to the , excelled with 962 rushing yards and a league-high 941 receiving yards on 91 catches, ranking fourth in history for receiving yards by a running back in a single season. On February 15, 2007, the hired Peete as their running backs coach, marking his first stint with the team that lasted through the 2012 season. In his debut year, Peete helped Marion Barber earn his lone selection after rushing for a career-best 975 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Cowboys' rushing attack peaked in 2009, averaging a franchise-record 4.8 yards per carry under Peete's oversight. Following the 2012 season, Peete departed Dallas and joined the in January 2013 as running backs coach under new head coach , serving two seasons. There, he coached to 3,779 scrimmage yards (leading the in 2013) and 22 total touchdowns over the two-year span. Peete moved to the Los Angeles Rams in January 2016, again as running backs coach, and remained until the end of the 2019 season. During this period, he guided to two appearances, an selection, and the 2017 Offensive Player of the Year award, highlighted by Gurley's league-leading 2,093 scrimmage yards that year. On January 15, 2020, Peete returned to for a second tenure as running backs coach, which concluded when his contract was not renewed on January 25, 2023. Peete joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on February 21, 2023, as running backs coach, entering his third season with the team as of 2025. In 2025, Peete experienced a medical episode during practice on October 1 but returned shortly after. He has continued to develop running backs like rookie Bucky Irving, who earned accolades in 2024. Throughout his 28-year NFL career (as of 2025), exclusively as a running backs coach across five franchises, Peete has contributed to the development of multiple Pro Bowl talents and elevated team rushing efficiencies, though his tenures have included several postseason staff changes reflecting the league's competitive demands.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Skip Peete is married to Rebeca Peete. The couple welcomed twins, son Reeco and daughter Gisele, in 2007. His father, longtime NFL coach and scout Willie Peete, died on December 2, 2024. Like his brother, former quarterback , who shares four children with actress , Skip maintains a close-knit family that accompanies him through his professional transitions in coaching.

Philanthropy and interests

The Peete family supports philanthropic efforts through the HollyRod Foundation, established by and in 1997 to provide financial and emotional assistance to families affected by and autism spectrum disorder. The foundation emphasizes compassionate care and community service. Beyond these family endeavors, details on Peete's personal hobbies or additional off-field interests remain private, with his public profile centered on his coaching career.

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