Grant Udinski

Grant Andrew Udinski (born January 12, 1996) is an American professional football coach and former player who is the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Davidson Wildcats and Towson Tigers and has previously coached for the Baylor Bears, Carolina Panthers, and Minnesota Vikings.

Early life Grant Udinski was born in January 1996 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. He attended Central Bucks High School West where he played football and lacrosse, being an all-conference football player and a two-time all-conference lacrosse player. Udinski began his college football career for the Davidson Wildcats where he was a backup tight end as a freshman in 2015, recording one reception for 10 yards.

After his lone season at Davidson, Udinski transferred to the Towson Tigers as a walk-on in 2016, eventually earning a scholarship. He switched to defensive end at Towson and sat out the 2016 season due to transfer rules.

Coaching career Baylor and Carolina Panthers After Udinski graduated from Towson, he decided to enter coaching. He held the position of coaching assistant for two years.

Minnesota Vikings After receiving a suggestion from tight ends coach Brian Angelichio, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell hired Udinski in 2022. The following season, he received another promotion to assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach, while the Star Tribune noted: "His unofficial roles include: mentor to [quarterback] J. J. McCarthy; post-practice pass rusher or receiver for Sam Darnold; advance scout and practice lieutenant for [offensive coordinator] Wes Phillips; complement to QB coach Josh McCown; 'Crazy Grant' to O'Connell's kids; confidant, protégé and occasional comedic target for O'Connell."

On January 27, 2026, following interest from the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching position, Udinski agreed to a contract extension to remain with Jacksonville.