Billy Napier. Source: @coachbnapier
Billy Napier has been the head coach for the Florida Gators since December 2022. He was a quarterback for the Furman Paladins from 1999-2002. Napier began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for Clemson in 2003. After a few years of service as positional coach, he was promoted to Clemson's offensive coordinator in 2009. He later became an offensive assistant to Nick Saban at Alabama from 2011 to 2014 where he won two national championships. Napier served as a quarterbacks coach at Colorado State in 2012 and then as an offensive coordinator at Arizona State in 2017. In 2018, Napier was hired to lead the Louisiana program and set a 40-12 record in four seasons. In November 2021, Napier was hired as the 29th head coach for the Florida Gators in the SEC.
Billy Napier has won 11 games in his first two seasons for the Florida Gators. At Louisiana, he won four consecutive Sun Belt West Division championships and secured the Sun Belt Conference Championship twice in 2020 and 2021. Napier was also named the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year in 2019 and 2021. He had two successful seasons that placed the team in the top national rankings. In 2020, his team was ranked as the No. 15 team in the AP Top 25 poll for the first time in the program’s history. Napier guided many players to the NFL, including Anthony Richardson who became the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. In his first two seasons at Florida, Napier became the 12th FBS head coach to win 51 games since 2018.
Billy Napier Family Origin
Billy Napier's family is originally from Cookeville, Tennessee, and he grew up in Chatsworth, Georgia. He was born on July 21, 1979, and is 45 years old, as of October 2024.
Who are Billy Napier's Parents?
Billy Napier's parents are Pam Napier and Bill Napier.
Who are Billy Napier's Siblings?
Billy Napier has three siblings, Matt Napier, Kurt Napier, and Whitney Releford.
Who is Billy Napier's Wife?
Billy Napier is married to Ali Napier.
Who are Billy Napier's Kids?
Billy Napier has two kids, Sammy Nelson Napier and Annie Napier.
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