Jim Harbaugh’s Son Jay Shares Heartfelt Message as He Walks His Own Path After 9 Years Under His Father Wings at Michigan

Jay Harbaugh joined the NFL but it’s not the Los Angeles Chargers! When Jim Harbaugh left Michigan to become the HC of the Chargers, there had been speculation that he might follow his father to LA like Jesse Minter and Ben Herbert. But the 34-year-old decided to walk his own path.

Nine years after serving Michigan, Jay Harbaugh has followed in Jim Harbaugh’s footsteps to return to the NFL. Before joining the Wolverines, he served as offensive quality control coach for his uncle John Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens from 2012 to 2014 when his father was the San Francisco 49ers HC. And now his return is special because he exceeded all speculations by forging his own path with another NFL franchise. 

Jay Harbaugh is the new special teams coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks recently hired Jay Harbaugh as their new special teams coordinator. In his recent Twitter post, he expressed his gratitude to the Seahawks with the caption, “Thankful for this opportunity. Go Hawks.” His rich experience working with special teams makes him the perfect candidate for the position.

Since 2015, Jay Harbaugh has been performing well under his father’s leadership in Michigan for nine seasons. Over the years, he played various roles primarily as a special teams coach and coordinator. His commitment and dedication are obvious as he was the longest-tenured assistant coach on the 2023 staff. His last position at Michigan from 2022 to 2023 was special teams coordinator and safeties coach. 

Jay Harbaugh will work with a familiar face in Seattle

Jay Harbaugh is entering a new era of his career under Mike Macdonald who previously worked as Michigan DC in 2021. But that’s not the only time the two coaches worked together. They also spent one season together in Baltimore when the current Seahawks HC was the coaching intern in 2014. So it’s not surprising why Macdonald wants Harbaugh as part of his new coaching staff. 

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Jay Harbaugh’s decision to join the Seahawks marks his first time coaching away from his father since 2015. His commitment to forge his own identity in the NFL away from his father’s influence is a testament to his confidence to face new challenges that might creep up. The world is watching in anticipation but hopefully, his new role will cement his reputation as an influential NFL coach. 

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