Drew Svoboda

Drew Svoboda is an American college football coach and former player. He is currently the associate head coach, special teams coordinator and tight ends at Oklahoma State. He was the interim head coach for the University of North Texas (UNT), serving in that position for the 2025 New Mexico Bowl following the departure of previous head coach Eric Morris for the same position at Oklahoma State. Before being elevated to interim head coach, he was associate head coach, special teams coordinator and tight ends coach at UNT, positions he held in 2024 & 2025.

Early career Svoboda played at Tomball High School in Tomball, Texas, where he lettered in football and track & field. He graduated in 1995.

He played college football at Stephen F. Austin for four seasons as a fullback and a tight end.

Coaching career Caney Creek HS (TX) Svoboda began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Caney Creek High School in Conroe, Texas in 2000.

Klein Collins HS (TX) From 2001 to 2004, Svoboda served as an assistant coach at Klein Collins High School in Klein, Texas.

Oak Ridge HS (TX) From 2005 to 2007, Svoboda served as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator at Oak Ridge High School in Conroe, Texas.

Klein Collins HS (TX) (second stint) From 2008 to 2017, Svoboda served as the head coach at Klein Collins High School.

Rice On February 28, 2018, Svoboda was hired as the running backs coach for the Rice Owls.

Memphis On January 8, 2021, Svoboda was hired as the special teams coordinator for the Memphis Tigers.

Alabama On April 5, 2021, Svoboda was hired as the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

In 2022, he served as senior special assistant to head coach Nick Saban as the Crimson Tide finished 11-2 and won the Sugar Bowl.

North Texas On December 22, 2022, Svoboda was hired as the associate head coach and the special teams coordinator for the North Texas Mean Green.

In March 2024, he added leadership of the tight ends.

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