Former New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett has never coached at the college level, but that could change in the near future.
Garrett has emerged as a candidate for Duke’s vacant head coaching position, reports Steve Wiseman of the Raleigh News and Observer.
While Elliott and Elko remain in Duke’s sights, former Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett remains on the school’s radar as well. Though he’s never coached college football, Garrett played quarterback at Princeton before embarking on an NFL playing and coaching career.
Since retiring from on-field play, Garrett has spent his entire career coaching in the NFL, dating back to when he was the quarterbacks coach of the Miami Dolphins.
Garrett spent almost 10 years as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys — three additional years as their offensive coordinator — before he was dismissed after the 2019 season.
Garrett was hired as the Giants’ offensive coordinator under Joe Judge, but was terminated in November and replaced by Freddie Kitchens.
Duke is looking for a new coach after relieving David Cutcliffe, who was their head coach since 2008, of duties.
Aside from Garrett, Duke is also looking at Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott and Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko.
