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Timothy F. Rattay (/rəˈteɪ/; born March 15, 1977) is an American football coach and former player who is the quarterbacks coach for the LSU Tigers. Prior to becoming a coach, Rattay played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) and United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL draft.

Key Information

Rattay was also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, and Las Vegas Locomotives.

Early life

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Rattay's high school career began at Mesa High School in Mesa, Arizona. He did not take snaps as a sophomore or junior at Mesa High before transferring to Phoenix Christian when his father, Jim, became an assistant.

Because he was a backup, Rattay did not play until his senior year at Phoenix Christian, where he set a school record with 40 touchdown passes in 1994.

College career

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Scottsdale CC

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Rattay was not scouted by a major college, so he played a year at Scottsdale Community College, where he beat out five quarterbacks ahead of him on the depth chart to earn the starting spot the week of the season opener. He led the nation's junior-college quarterbacks in touchdown passes (28) and yardage (3,526).[1]

Louisiana Tech

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Tim Rattay then transferred to Louisiana Tech, in Ruston. There he set several NCAA records, finishing his career with the NCAA Division I-A records for average passing yards per game, 386.2, and total offensive yards, 12,643. He was in the top 10 voting for the Heisman in 1998, which is awarded to the most outstanding college football player. In 1998, he broke school records as a senior with 4,943 yards and 46 touchdowns to finish with what was, at the time, third in NCAA history in single-season yardage.[2] His 1998 season is, as of 2020, 19th all-time.[3] He finished his college career #2 all-time in passing TDs.

College statistics

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Season GP Passing
Cmp Att Pct Yds TD Int Rtg
Louisiana Tech 11 293 477 61.4 3,881 34 10 149.1
Louisiana Tech 12 380 559 68.0 4,943 46 13 164.8
Louisiana Tech 10 342 516 66.3 3,922 35 12 147.9
Totals 33 1,015 1,552 65.4 12,746 115 35 154.3

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 Wonderlic
6 ft 0+1⁄2 in
(1.84 m) 		215 lb
(98 kg) 		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m) 		9 in
(0.23 m)		 4.91 s 1.67 s 2.79 s 4.21 s 7.34 s 25.5 in
(0.65 m)		 8 ft 4 in
(2.54 m)		 27[4]
All values from NFL Combine[5][6]

San Francisco 49ers

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Tim Rattay entered the league as the seventh-round pick (212th overall) of the San Francisco 49ers in the 2000 NFL draft.[7] Rattay outperformed fellow rookie Giovanni Carmazzi, who'd been taken in the third round (65th overall, 147 spots ahead of Rattay), to earn a roster spot as a backup to starting quarterback Jeff Garcia. Starting in place of an injured Garcia, Rattay won 2 of 3 games in 2003, throwing 7 touchdowns and just 2 interceptions, before getting injured. When Garcia was released from the team in March 2004, largely due to salary cap constraints,[8] Rattay was given the starting job. From 2004 to 2005 he went 2–11 playing for the 49ers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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On October 18, 2005, Rattay was acquired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 6th-round 2006 NFL draft pick from the San Francisco 49ers.

Late in the 2006 season, Rattay stepped in as the starting quarterback for the Buccaneers due to the poor play of Bruce Gradkowski. In the week 15 game against the Chicago Bears, he entered the game with Tampa Bay losing 14–3. Due to his strong performance, Tampa Bay tied the game at 31, but they eventually lost in overtime 34–31. This performance led head coach Jon Gruden to name Rattay as the team's third different starting quarterback in the 2006 season.

Tennessee Titans

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On May 9, 2007, Rattay signed as a free agent with the Tennessee Titans. The following month Gruden would name Jeff Garcia Rattay's successor as the Buccaneers' starting quarterback.[9] Rattay signed with Tennessee to be a backup before 2007's training camp. He made the team's 53 man roster, but was cut the next day.

Arizona Cardinals

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On October 9, 2007, Rattay signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals as a backup to Kurt Warner, following a season-ending collarbone injury to starting quarterback Matt Leinart. Rattay would replace Warner in goal-line situations, where he went 3 for 3 with all 3 being touchdowns. Rattay declined to sign for another year, and decided to test the free agent market.

In September 2008, there were rumors that the New England Patriots considered signing Rattay after Tom Brady was lost for the entire 2008 season.[10] In the 2000 NFL draft, the Patriots considered drafting Rattay but opted for Brady instead. The Patriots brought Rattay to Foxboro along with Chris Simms, but once they arrived, they were told that, since Matt Cassel had emerged, the situation had changed and Simms and Rattay were no longer needed in New England.

A month later, Rattay worked out with the Detroit Lions, but they never made an offer to him.[11]

Las Vegas Locomotives

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In July 2009, Rattay signed with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. Head coach Jim Fassel said that Rattay would serve as the backup to J. P. Losman. On November 21, Rattay started for an injured Losman and led the Locomotives with two touchdown passes in a blowout win against the New York Sentinels.[12]

On July 12, 2010, Rattay announced his retirement from professional football.

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Passing Rushing Sacks
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A Lng TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg Lng TD Sck Yds
2000 SFO 1 0 - 1 1 100.0 -4 -4.0 -4 0 0 79.2 2 -1 -0.5 0 0 0 0
2001 SFO 3 0 - 2 2 100.0 21 10.5 20 0 0 110.4 5 -3 -0.6 1 0 0 0
2002 SFO 4 0 - 26 43 60.5 232 5.4 27 2 0 90.5 5 0 0.0 5 0 5 26
2003 SFO 11 3 2-1 73 118 61.9 856 7.3 61 7 2 96.6 3 8 0.0 6 0 7 54
2004 SFO 9 9 1-8 198 325 60.9 2,169 6.7 65 10 10 78.1 12 55 4.6 15 0 37 211
2005 SFO 4 4 1-3 56 97 57.7 667 6.9 89 5 6 70.3 7 18 2.6 13 0 10 63
2006 TAM 4 2 1-1 61 101 60.4 748 7.4 64 4 2 88.2 4 3 0.8 4 0 4 18
2007 ARI 4 0 - 15 27 55.6 164 6.1 42 3 3 71.1 2 5 2.5 5 0 0 0
Career 40 18 5-13 432 714 60.5 4,853 6.8 89 31 23 81.9 45 77 1.7 15 0 63 372

Career achievements

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  • Rattay is one of only three 7th-round or undrafted quarterback since 1995 (out of a pool of 30 such players) to pass for more than 400 yards in a game. Matt Cassel accomplished this twice in 2008, and Tony Romo in 2010.
  • Rattay broke the San Francisco 49ers team record for the most completions in a 31–28 win against the Arizona Cardinals on October 10, 2004, when he completed 38 passes, breaking Joe Montana's record of 37.[13]
  • Rattay is the only quarterback in NFL history to throw three consecutive passes all going for touchdowns, as he did for the Arizona Cardinals in 2007. Each touchdown occurred in three non-consecutive games, and each pass was his only pass attempt of the game.[14]
  • Rattay was responsible for the biggest comeback in Buccaneers history on December 17, 2006, when he led the team back from a 21-point 3rd quarter deficit against the eventual NFC Champion Chicago Bears, throwing for three touchdowns in the fourth quarter and sending the game into overtime before the Buccaneers lost, 34–31.[15]

Coaching career

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Las Vegas Locomotives

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Following his retirement, Rattay joined the Locomotives coaching staff as wide receivers coach on July 18, 2011.[16]

Louisiana Tech

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Skip Holtz hired Rattay to be the Louisiana Tech wide receivers coach prior to the 2013 football season. After three seasons in this role, Rattay became the quarterbacks coach for Louisiana Tech, a role in which he served from the 2016 - 2018 seasons.[17]

Washington Redskins

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On February 8, 2019, Rattay joined the Washington Redskins staff as a quarterbacks coach.[18]

Oklahoma State Cowboys

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Rattay joined the Oklahoma State Cowboys football team as their quarterbacks coach on January 10, 2020.[19]

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Timothy F. Rattay (born March 15, 1977) is an coach and former who currently serves as quarterbacks coach for the team. Rattay achieved prominence as a college player at from 1997 to 1999, where he threw for 12,746 yards and 115 touchdowns, leading the NCAA in passing yards (4,943) and touchdowns (46) during the 1998 season. Selected by the in the seventh round (212th overall) of the , Rattay appeared in 40 games over ten professional seasons (2000–2010) with the 49ers, , and , compiling 4,853 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and 23 interceptions across 18 starts in the NFL. After his NFL career, he played for the Las Vegas Locomotives in the United Football League (UFL), winning championships in and . Notable highlights include a 2004 comeback victory against the , where he threw for 417 yards and two touchdowns in the final 4:35 to overcome a late deficit and win 31–28. Transitioning to coaching after his playing career, Rattay served as wide receivers coach for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League from 2011 to 2012. He then joined Louisiana Tech as wide receivers coach (2013–2015) and quarterbacks coach (2016–2018), contributing to a 42–36 record and two West Division titles. In 2019, he was quarterbacks coach for the (then Redskins) in the . Rattay spent the 2020–2024 seasons as quarterbacks coach at , where he mentored signal-callers to 42 team wins and three bowl appearances, including guiding Alan Bowman to 3,460 passing yards in 2023. He joined LSU in February 2025 as an offensive analyst before assuming the quarterbacks coach role in October 2025.

Early life

Family background

Tim Rattay was born on March 15, 1977, in . His father, Jim Rattay, was a coach who began his career in in 1976, winning three state championships there before the family relocated to in 1987 due to Jim's , when Tim was 10 years old. Growing up in a football-centric household in , Tim was exposed to the sport from a young age through his father's coaching roles, including positions at schools like Phoenix Christian High School, where Jim served as an assistant in 1994. Rattay has an older brother, , who was a standout in high school and later played receiver at , and a sister, Annie, who co-captained a Desert Vista High School team.

High school career

Rattay began his high school football career at Mesa High School in , where he saw no playing time during his sophomore and junior seasons despite his growing interest in the sport, influenced by his father's background as a longtime coach. Prior to his senior year, Rattay transferred to Phoenix Christian High School in , a smaller program where his father, Jim Rattay, had taken an assistant coaching role, allowing him his first opportunity as the starting . In the 1994 season, Rattay led Phoenix Christian as a senior, passing for more than 3,000 yards and 40 , setting a school record for touchdown passes in a single season.

College career

Scottsdale Community College

Following his senior year at Phoenix Christian High School, where he set an state record with 40 touchdown passes but received no Division I scholarship offers, Rattay enrolled at Scottsdale Community College in 1995. In the 1996 season, Rattay beat out five other quarterbacks on the depth chart to earn the starting role and led the Artichokes as the primary signal-caller for all 10 games. His command of the offense demonstrated rapid adjustment to the level, where he threw for a nation-leading 3,527 yards and 28 touchdowns, achieving a 55.1% completion rate despite the team's overall 2-7 record in the Western States Football League. These standout numbers earned Rattay second-team All-American honors from the NJCAA, highlighting his accuracy, decision-making, and arm strength as key factors in elevating the team's passing attack. The performance solidified his reputation as a top prospect, paving the way for his transfer to a program after one season.

Louisiana Tech

Rattay transferred to ahead of the 1997 season, where he played for the Bulldogs over three years under head coach . In his first season, he threw for 3,881 yards and 34 touchdowns, earning Independent Player of the Year honors from Football News and honorable mention All-America recognition from the . In 1998, Rattay led in passing yards (4,943) and touchdowns (46), averaging 411.9 yards per game. He set an NCAA single-game record with 648 passing yards against Fresno State, a mark that stood until 2020. For his performance, he was named Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year as the Bulldogs finished 6–6. As a junior in 1999, Rattay passed for 3,922 yards and 35 touchdowns, finishing 10th in voting and as a finalist for the . He helped lead Tech to an 8–3 record and a spot in the national rankings. Over his three seasons, Rattay amassed 12,746 passing yards and 115 touchdowns, setting an NCAA record for career passing yards per game (382.4) that remains unbroken as of 2025. At the time of his graduation, his La Tech totals ranked second in history for passing yards and touchdowns.

College statistics

Tim Rattay's college career spanned Scottsdale Community College in 1996 and from 1997 to 1999, where he established himself as one of the most prolific passers in NCAA history. His statistics reflect a high-volume, efficient passing attack, with limited rushing involvement primarily at the Division I level.

Passing Statistics

YearSchoolGamesCompletionsAttemptsCompletion %YardsTouchdownsInterceptionsYards/Attempt
1996Scottsdale CC10——55.13,5272889.9—
1997Louisiana Tech1129347761.43,88134108.1149.1
1998Louisiana Tech1238055968.04,94346138.8164.8
1999Louisiana Tech1034251666.33,92235127.6147.9

Rushing Statistics

YearSchoolGamesAttemptsYardsYards/AttemptTouchdowns
1997Louisiana Tech1164871.41
1998Louisiana Tech1243-78-1.81
1999Louisiana Tech1046-112-2.40

Total Offense Statistics

YearSchoolGamesPassing YardsRushing YardsTotal YardsYards/Game
1996Scottsdale CC103,527N/A3,527352.7
1997Louisiana Tech113,881873,968360.7
1998Louisiana Tech124,943-784,865405.4
1999Louisiana Tech103,922-1123,810381.0
Rattay's career passing totals across both institutions reached 16,272 yards and 143 touchdowns. At Louisiana Tech alone, he amassed 12,746 passing yards and 115 touchdowns, ranking second in history for both at the time of his graduation, while his 382.4 yards per game set an NCAA record that still stands. In 1998, he led the nation in passing yards (4,943) and touchdowns (46), surpassing conference benchmarks in the by wide margins. His rushing contributions were minimal, totaling -103 yards and 2 touchdowns over three seasons at Louisiana Tech.

Professional playing career

San Francisco 49ers

Rattay was selected by the in the seventh round (212th overall) of the out of Louisiana Tech. He joined a quarterback room led by veteran and spent his initial seasons (2000–2002) developing as a without seeing game action, focusing on learning the professional level behind an established starter. In 2003, Rattay remained Garcia's primary backup but stepped in for three starts amid Garcia's injuries, appearing in 11 games total and posting a 2–1 record in his starts with 856 passing yards and seven touchdowns. His poise in relief, including a 236-yard, three-touchdown performance in a 30–10 win over the , highlighted his potential as a reliable option. The following year, 2004, Rattay assumed the starting role after opened the season, guiding the 49ers through a franchise-worst 2–14 campaign but earning praise for individual efforts, such as a career-high 417 yards and a team-record 38 completions in an overtime victory against the . He started nine games that season, enduring heavy pressure with an NFL-high 37 sacks taken while adapting to a rebuilding offense. Rattay's 2005 tenure began promisingly as the Week 1 starter, where he led the team to a win in his four appearances with 667 passing yards and five touchdowns before a back injury sidelined him. With rookie emerging, the 49ers traded Rattay to the on October 18, 2005, ending his five-year stint with the organization after 16 total starts.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Rattay was acquired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from the San Francisco 49ers on October 18, 2005, in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft (the 192nd overall selection, used on cornerback Marcus Hudson). Following his experience as a starter with the 49ers, Rattay joined Tampa Bay as a veteran backup option behind young quarterbacks Chris Simms and Bruce Gradkowski. In the 2006 season, Rattay remained in a backup role for most of the year but saw action after injuries to Simms and Gradkowski, appearing in four games with two starts and completing 61 of 101 passes for 748 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions. He provided stability to the quarterback depth chart during Tampa Bay's 8-8 campaign, which ended without , highlighted by a 21-point comeback victory against the . Entering the 2007 offseason, Rattay became an unrestricted and did not re-sign with the Buccaneers, instead joining the in May as a .

Tennessee Titans

Rattay signed with the as a on May 9, 2007, to serve as a quarterback behind starter . He had previously spent the 2006 season as a with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rattay made the Titans' initial 53-man roster following training camp. However, his tenure was brief, as the Titans released him on September 1, 2007, during final roster cuts. Rattay did not appear in any games for the team.

Arizona Cardinals

Following his release from the Tennessee Titans after training camp, Tim Rattay signed a one-year contract with the on October 9, 2007, to serve as the backup quarterback to after suffered a season-ending collarbone injury. A Phoenix native who had recently been assisting his father, Jim Rattay, as head coach at Phoenix Christian High School, Rattay welcomed the opportunity to play professional football close to home during the final stage of his NFL career. Rattay appeared in four games for the Cardinals that without recording a start, primarily entering in relief roles. His most notable action came on October 14 against the , where he completed 12 of 24 passes for 159 yards but threw three interceptions in a 25-10 loss. In the other three appearances—against the Washington Redskins, , and —he threw a single pass each time in late-game situations, contributing to his season totals of 15 completions on 27 attempts for 164 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. The Cardinals did not retain Rattay after the 2007 season, bringing his eight-year NFL playing career to a close.

Las Vegas Locomotives

After his NFL career, Rattay signed with the of the United Football League (UFL) in July 2009. He served as the starting in 2009, leading the team to a 3–3 regular season record and contributing to their UFL championship victory over the Florida Tuskers in overtime. In 2010, Rattay was the backup behind Drew , appearing in games and passing for 791 yards while helping the Locomotives secure another UFL championship. These back-to-back titles marked the highlights of his UFL tenure before his transition to coaching.

Playing career statistics

NFL statistics

Rattay's NFL career statistics reflect his role as a backup and occasional starter from to 2007, appearing in 40 games with 18 starts across the , , and . He amassed 4,853 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and 23 interceptions in 432 completions out of 714 attempts, for a career of 83.2. His rushing contributions were limited to 45 carries for 77 yards and no touchdowns, while he recorded 21 fumbles, recovering 7 for a net of -12 yards. The year-by-year breakdown below focuses on his primary playing seasons from 2003 to 2007, when he threw for the bulk of his yardage and starts.

Passing Statistics

YearTeamGamesStartsCompletionsAttemptsYardsTouchdownsInterceptionsPasser Rating
2003SFO113731188567296.6
2004SFO991983252,169101078.1
2005SFO4456976675670.3
2006TAM42611017484288.2
2007ARI4015271643371.1
Total (2003–2007)32184036684,604292382.5

Rushing Statistics

YearTeamGamesAttemptsYardsAverageTouchdownsLongest
2003SFO11800.006
2004SFO912554.6015
2005SFO47182.6013
2006TAM4430.804
2007ARI4252.505
Total (2003–2007)3233812.5015

Fumble Statistics

YearTeamGamesFumblesRecoveriesRecovery Yards
2003SFO11000
2004SFO9112-8
2005SFO431-2
2006TAM421-1
2007ARI422-1
Total (2003–2007)32186-12

UFL statistics

Rattay played for the Las Vegas Locomotives in the United Football League (UFL) during the 2009 and 2010 seasons, contributing to back-to-back championships. In 2009, as a backup, he appeared in 3 games with 1 start, completing 10 of 23 passes for 2 touchdowns. In the 2010 season, he served as the starting for the Las Vegas Locomotives, appearing in four games before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury late in Week 5 against the . Over those contests, he completed 83 of 126 passes for 791 yards, throwing three touchdowns and four interceptions, while adding 15 rushing yards on seven carries. His performance yielded a of 77.8. Although limited by injury, Rattay's output ranked him among the league's top passers in touchdowns with three, tying for the lead, while his per-game average of approximately 198 passing yards provided solid production relative to the UFL's short regular season and run-heavy offensive schemes across teams.
StatisticValue
Games Played/Started4/4
Completions/Attempts83/126
Passing Yards791
Yards per Attempt6.3
Touchdowns3
Interceptions4
Passer Rating77.8
Rushing Yards15
The Locomotives finished the regular season 5-3 and advanced to win the UFL championship against the Florida Tuskers, 23-20, though Rattay did not participate in the postseason due to his injury. His brief stint underscored the team's balanced attack, which relied on a strong defense and ground game to secure the title despite quarterback turnover later in the year.

Coaching career

Las Vegas Locomotives

Following his retirement from professional playing in 2011, Tim Rattay transitioned to coaching and was hired as the wide receivers coach for the of the United Football League (UFL) on July 18, 2011. This marked his first professional coaching position, where he worked under head coach on a staff that included other experienced NFL assistants. Rattay had previously played for the Locomotives in 2009 and 2010, contributing to their 2009 UFL championship win. Rattay served in the role for the 2011 and 2012 seasons, focusing on the development of the team's s during the league's final years. In 2011, the Locomotives finished 3-1 in the shortened regular season before losing 17-3 to the in the UFL championship game. Under Rattay's guidance, Andrae Thurman emerged as the team's leading pass-catcher with 18 receptions for 237 yards, providing a reliable target in a run-heavy offense led by Chase Clement. The 2012 season saw further progress for the Locomotives, who went undefeated at 4-0 before the UFL suspended operations and ultimately folded without a championship game. Rattay's work with the receiving group contributed to the team's high-powered offense, which scored 118 points—the most in the league—while allowing just 47 points defensively. Notably, wide receiver Titus Ryan had a breakout year with 10 receptions for 402 yards and three touchdowns, leading the UFL in receiving scores and helping establish the Locomotives as the league's top team before its collapse.

Louisiana Tech

Tim Rattay joined the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football staff in 2013 as the wide receivers coach, marking his return to his alma mater after two seasons coaching wide receivers for the Las Vegas Locomotives in the United Football League. During his initial three years in the role (2013–2015), Rattay contributed to a steady offensive buildup, with the Bulldogs ranking 13th nationally in scoring offense (37.4 points per game) in 2014 and fifth in the nation for most improved scoring offense that year. The team's total offensive production, including passing and rushing yards, increased annually from 2013 onward under head coach Skip Holtz, culminating in a Conference USA West Division title and a victory in the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl. In December 2015, Rattay was promoted to quarterbacks coach, a position he held through the 2018 season. In this role, he focused on quarterback development and error reduction, working with players such as , Ryan Higgins, and . Rattay played a key part in recruiting and mentoring Smith, a who redshirted in 2016 before emerging as a starter; under Rattay's guidance, Smith built foundational skills that led to his later success, including earning Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2019 after Rattay's departure. His efforts helped the Bulldogs achieve a 46–33 overall record during his six-year tenure, secure two West Division championships (2014 and 2018), and go 5–0 in bowl games, including the 2015 and 2018 .

Washington Commanders

Tim Rattay was hired as the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins on February 8, 2019, succeeding Kevin O'Connell, who had been promoted to offensive coordinator under head coach Jay Gruden. His appointment followed six seasons at Louisiana Tech University, where his success in developing quarterbacks contributed to the program's 46-33 record, two Conference USA West Division titles, and a 5-0 mark in bowl games, making him an attractive candidate for the NFL role. During the 2019 season, Rattay primarily worked with rookie quarterback , whom selected 15th overall in the NFL Draft, and veteran , who started the first eight games before Haskins took over as the starter for the final nine contests. Haskins, a former Ohio State standout, completed 62.8% of his passes for 1,365 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions in his debut season, while Rattay focused on mentoring the young signal-caller through the challenges of transitioning to professional football. Keenum, meanwhile, threw for 1,708 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, providing a steady presence early in the year amid the team's rebuilding efforts. The Redskins finished the 2019 campaign with a 3-13 record, plagued by injuries and inconsistencies on offense, which limited the quarterbacks' effectiveness. Rattay's tenure occurred amid significant staff upheaval, including Gruden's midseason firing after a 0-5 start, which led to line coach Bill Callahan serving as interim for the remainder of the year. His emphasis on quarterback development aligned with the franchise's priority to nurture Haskins as a long-term option, though the season's struggles highlighted the broader challenges facing the organization.

Oklahoma State

Tim Rattay was hired as the quarterbacks coach at in January 2020, bringing his prior professional experience coaching quarterbacks for the in the . During his five-year tenure from 2020 to 2024, Rattay developed several key quarterbacks for the Cowboys, including and Alan Bowman. Sanders, who started under Rattay's guidance, threw for 3,126 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2021, contributing to a 12-2 season, and added 3,527 yards with 27 touchdowns in 2022, helping the team achieve a 10-4 record. In 2023, Rattay coached transfer Alan Bowman to 3,460 passing yards— the seventh-highest single-season total in program history—along with 15 touchdowns, as the Cowboys finished 10-4 and reached the Cotton Bowl. Bowman's performance that year supported Oklahoma State's strong aerial attack, with the team ranking among the Big 12 leaders in passing efficiency. Rattay's coaching contributed to notable achievements for the Oklahoma State program, including multiple passing records and consistent postseason success. Under his tutelage, the Cowboys set school marks for single-season team passing yards in (3,958) and 2023 (4,107), reflecting an emphasis on a high-volume passing offense. The team qualified for bowl games in four of Rattay's five seasons, compiling 40 wins overall and contending for Big 12 titles in and 2023, when they shared the conference championship. Rattay departed Oklahoma State after the 2024 season to join .

Louisiana State University

In February 2025, Tim Rattay was hired by LSU as an offensive analyst, bringing his experience from Oklahoma State where he had developed successful quarterback performances. Following the firing of Brian Kelly on October 26, 2025, and Joe Sloan the next day, Rattay was elevated from his analyst role to quarterbacks coach under interim Frank Wilson. He now assists interim Alex Atkins, who was promoted from run game coordinator and tight ends coach to handle play-calling duties for the remainder of the season. As of November 2025, Rattay's role centers on quarterback development during LSU's efforts to rebound from a 6-4 record (3-4 SEC) amid a challenging season, highlighted by a recent 23-22 victory over . His early contributions have focused on refining offensive strategies, particularly in supporting quarterback through the remaining games against tough SEC opponents.

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