Gamecocks compile NFL highlights from Beamer’s coaches

South Carolina football coach Shane BeamerThe first NFL team has significant experience in the NFL. Four of his 10 technical assistants on the field played in the NFL and a total of 11 members of the coaching staff or outside team have some experience in the NFL. Below are some highlights from six members of the program who have participated in games of the highest level in football.

NFL game experience
– Mike Peterson, external linebackers – Indianapolis Colts (1999-02), Jacksonville Jaguars (2003-08), Atlanta Falcons (2009-12)
– Clayton White, defensive coordinator and internal linebackers – New York Giants (2001-02), Tampa Bay (2003)
– Torrian Gray, secondary Minnesota Vikings (1997-99)
– Montario Hardestyrunning backs – Cleveland Browns (2010-13)
Connor Shaw, Football Relations Director – Cleveland Browns (2014-15), Chicago Bears (2016)
Derrick Moore, Executive Director of Character and Player Development – Atlanta Falcons (1992), Detroit Lions (1993-94), Carolina Panthers (1995), Arizona Cardinals (1996-97)

NFL coaching, support team experience
– Marcus Satterfield, offensive coordinator and defenders – Assistant coach of the Carolina Panthers offensive line (2020)
– Greg Adkinsoffensive line – Buffalo Bills Coach (2013-14)
– Torrian Graysecondary – Defensive defender coach for the Washington Football Team (2017-18)
– Jimmy Lindseydefensive line – Minority coaching internship program with the following teams: Cleveland Browns (2006), Detroit Lions (2008), Denver Broncos (2010), San Diego Chargers (2013)
– Luke Day, head strength and conditioning trainer – Intern at New Orleans Saints (2010), assistant to Cincinnati Bengals. strength trainer (2011-12)
– Chip Morton, assistant strength and conditioning trainer – San Diego Chargers asst. strength coach (1992-94), principal strength coach Carolina Panthers (1995-98), Baltimore Ravens asst. strength coach (2000-01), principal strength coach for the Washington Football Team (2002), principal strength coach for Cincinnati Bengals (2003-2018)

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