Report: Michigan Football assistant coach earns prestigious honor

Chris Breiler | Jul 30, 2024

Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight ends coach Grant Newsome against the TCU Horned Frogs during the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan offensive line coach Grant Newsome is widely regarded as a rising star in the coaching ranks. Prior to joining the coaching staff as a graduate assistant in 2018, he was part of Michigan's offensive line unit from 2015-17. Unfortunately, an injury during the 2016 season would ultimately force Newsome to medically retire following the 2017 season.

Michigan tight ends coach Grant Newsome talks to players at a timeout during the second half of U-M's 30-3 win on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Michigan Stadium. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

With his playing days behind him, Newsome's focus turned toward his coaching career. He spent his first four years as a graduate assistant with Michigan's staff, working with the tight ends (2018-19) and the offensive line (2020-21). Newsome then became a full-time assistant as the tight ends coach from 2022-23 before transitioning into his current role as the offensive line coach.

On Tuesday, ESPN college football analyst Pete Thamel reported that Newsome is now adding another impressive title to his resume: Chairman of the AFCA Assistant Coaches Committee.

Sources: Michigan offensive line coach Grant Newsome has been named to the AFCA Board of Trustees and the chairman of the AFCA Assistant Coaches Committee. Newsome, 27, is the youngest member of the AFCA Board. He’s been Michigan’s tight ends coach the past two seasons. pic.twitter.com/fL2WyJQwkM

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) July 30, 2024

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