Biography
DOUG MALLORY, 59, brings extensive experience into his first season with Baltimore, where he works alongside assistant head coach/pass game coordinator Chris Hewitt in guiding Baltimore's secondary. A coaching veteran with over 30 years of experience, Mallory most recently served as Michigan's defensive analyst from 2021-23, aiding the Wolverines' 2023 national championship unit that allowed 10.4 points and 247.0 yards per game. Mallory originally joined the NFL ranks as a defensive assistant with the Atlanta Falcons in 2015, where he worked with linebackers and defensive backs. He spent his first 26 years in the industry (1988-2013) as a coach at various college programs, including Indiana (1988, 2011-13 & 1994-96), New Mexico (2009-10), LSU (2005-08), Oklahoma State (2001-04), Maryland (1997-2000), Western Kentucky (1990-93) and Army (1989).
- During his tenure as a defensive analyst at Michigan (2021-23), the Wolverines won three Big Ten titles and appeared in three College Football Playoffs, culminating with a National Championship in 2023 – the program's first since 1997.
- With the Falcons in 2016, Mallory helped guide the defensive backs for the NFC South division champions...That season, Atlanta represented the NFC in Super Bowl LI against New England.
- Served as the defensive backs coach for LSU when the Tigers won their third National Championship (2007).
2021-23: (with Michigan) 2023: Helped guide the Wolverines to a 15-0 record and their first national title since 1997, serving as a defense analyst for a unit that ranked No. 1 nationally in yards allowed per game (247.0) and points allowed per game (10.4). 2022: Michigan won its second-consecutive Big Ten title, with the defense ranking Top 10 nationally in rushing (97.9, sixth), scoring (16.1, seventh) and yards (292.1, fifth) per game. 2021: Led defensively by All-American OLBs Aidan Hutchinson and current Raven David Ojabo, the Wolverines earned their first Big Ten title since 2004.
2015-20: (with Atlanta) 2020: Helped guide S Keanu Neal to a career-best 9 TFL, while the defense permitted the NFL's sixth-fewest rushing yards per game (104.8). 2019: Assisted on a defense that finished strong following its Week 9 bye, posting the NFL's No. 1 third-down percentage (25.8%), No. 5 goal-to-go percentage (52.9%) and No. 6 red zone defense (42.9%) from Weeks 10-17...The Falcons finished 6-2 over the final eight games of the regular season. 2018: Had a helping hand in the emergence of S Damontae Kazee, who tied for a league-high 7 INTs. 2017: Atlanta ranked in the Top 10 in total defense (318.4 ypg, ninth), scoring (19.7 ppg, eighth) and red zone efficiency (45.8%, fifth)...Helped guide S Keanu Neal to his first-career Pro Bowl. 2016: Atlanta won the NFC South and reached the Super Bowl for only the second time in franchise history...S Keanu Neal made an immediate impact as rookie, posting 105 tackles (72 solo), 2 TFL, 5 FFs, 1 FR and 8 PD. 2015: Served as a defensive assistant and spent time with the linebackers during his first season in Atlanta.
2011-13: (with Indiana) Third stint at Indiana...Mentored DB Greg Heban, who became the first player in Indiana history to lead the team in INTs for three consecutive seasons.
2009-10: (with New Mexico) Served as the Lobos' defensive coordinator, helping guide LB Carmen Messina to second-team All-Mountain West honors in 2010 and first-team honors in 2009.
2005-08: (with LSU) 2008: Promoted to co-defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach...Guided five DBs who became future NFL Draft picks, including S Curtis Taylor (2009), S Chad Jones (2010), CB Patrick Peterson (2011), S Brandon Taylor (2012) and CB Ron Brooks (2012). 2007: Served on an LSU staff that led the program to its third National Championship in program history...Helped mentor 2008 NFL Draft picks CB Chevis Jackson (third round to the Falcons) and S Craig Steltz (fourth round to the Bears)…Steltz earned numerous first-team All-American honors in his first full season as a starter and was one of the three finalists for the Thorpe Award, given to the nation's top defensive back, while Jackson was named a first-team All-SEC performer…Also coached freshman DB Chad Jones to the All-SEC Freshman team…As a unit, the Tigers' defense limited opposing offenses to just 182.7 yards passing per game and registered 23 INTs, a figure that led the SEC and ranked fourth in the nation. 2006: Capped his second year in Baton Rouge with a Sugar Bowl victory...All-American S LaRon Landry was selected as the sixth-overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft by Washington, becoming the then-highest drafted DB in school history…The Tigers' secondary played a key role on a defense that ranked No. 3 overall (242.8 ypg) and No. 4 in scoring (12.6 ppg). 2005: Mallory's secondary played an integral role on a defense that ranked third overall (266.8 ypg) and permitted the nation's third-fewest points per game (14.2).
2001-04: (with Oklahoma State) 2004: Senior CB Darrent Williams was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round (56th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft after graduating as Oklahoma State's all-time leader in INT-TDs (5). 2003: Guided a secondary that helped the Cowboys earn an appearance in the Cotton Bowl...CB Darrent Williams recorded 6 INTs and a then-school-record 17 PD, en route to earning first-team All-Big 12 honors. 2002: Oklahoma State's defense finished with 73 PD, which then marked the second most in team history. 2001: Oklahoma State posted 14 PD and 3 INTs in its upset victory at reigning champion Oklahoma, who also entered as winners of 19 consecutive contests at home...It marked Oklahoma State's first victory against a ranked opponent since 1998.
1997-2000: (with Maryland) 2000: Served as defensive backs coach on a staff with his brother, Mike, who headed the linebackers room. 1999: Guided DB Lewis Sanders – who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by Cleveland – to third-team All-American honors. 1998: Mallory's defensive backs played a part in matching a then-school-record 7 INTs at Duke. 1997: Joined Maryland's staff as defensive backs coach.
1994-96: (with Indiana) Second stint at Indiana...Coached DB Eric Allen to third-team All-American honors in 1996…Also guided NFL Draft picks CB Lance Brown (fifth round, 1995) and S Eric Smedley (seventh round, 1996).
1990-93: (with Western Kentucky) 1992-1993: Earned a promotion to defensive coordinator under head coach Jack Harbaugh. 1990-91: Guided inside linebackers, while also serving as the Hilltoppers' special teams coordinator.
1989: (with Army) Coached a Black Knights offensive line that helped pave the way for 3,813 rushing yards on the ground, including a then-program-record 1,177 from RB Mike Mayweather.
1988: (with Indiana) Received his start in coaching as a graduate assistant under his father, Bill, who served as the Hoosiers' head coach…The Hoosiers posted an 8-3-1 mark, defeating South Carolina, 34-10, in the Liberty Bowl.
COLLEGE: Was a four-year (1984-87) DB at Michigan, serving as co-captain alongside RB Jamie Morris for one season (1987)...Totaled 182 tackles and 6 INTs during his career, participating in four bowl games (Holiday, Fiesta, Rose & Hall of Fame)...Earned honorable mention All-American and second-team All-Big Ten honors as a senior (1987) after finishing second on the team in tackles (71).
PERSONAL: A Bowling Green, Ohio, native, Mallory prepped at DeKalb (IL) HS...His father, Bill, served as the University of Indiana's head coach from 1984-96 and is the winningest coach in University of Indiana football history...Bill also led Miami (OH), Colorado and Northern Illinois to prominence...Mallory's two brothers, Curt and Mike, both former Michigan football players, have also taken up coaching in their respective professional careers...Curt is the head coach at Indiana State, and Mike currently serves as Michigan's special teams analyst...Mallory's nephew, Will, a former tight end for the Miami Hurricanes, was drafted by the Colts in the fifth round (162nd overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft...Mallory has also written a book entitled Football Drill Book that contains drills for all positions and has proven to be a popular resource for coaches...Graduated from Michigan in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in sports management and communications...Mallory enjoys jogging, playing golf and skiing...He and his wife, Lisa, have three daughters: Emily, Allison and Sarah.