1. Jeffery Wade Ulbrich is an American professional football coach and former linebacker who is the defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League.
27 Facts About Jeff Ulbrich
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Jeff Ulbrich played college football for the Hawaii Warriors and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round in the 2000 NFL draft and played for the 49ers from 2000 to 2009.
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Jeff Ulbrich then served as the linebackers and special teams coach at UCLA for three seasons and later served as an assistant coach for the Atlanta Falcons for six seasons.
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From 2021 to 2024, Jeff Ulbrich served as defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, being promoted to interim head coach on October 8,2024, following the firing of Robert Saleh.
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Since 2025, Jeff Ulbrich has served as the defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons.
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Jeff Ulbrich attended Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill, California, and lettered three times in football and twice in wrestling.
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Jeff Ulbrich redshirted in his lone season at San Jose State before transferring to Gavilan College.
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Jeff Ulbrich earned first-team All-Conference and team MVP in lone season at Gavilan College in Gilroy, California.
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Jeff Ulbrich earned All-WAC first-team selection and team co-captain as a senior.
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Jeff Ulbrich led the conference with a school-record 169 tackles his senior year.
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Jeff Ulbrich set a school record with 127 assisted tackles, breaking the old mark of 97.
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Jeff Ulbrich ranked third in the league with eight sacks for 67 yards.
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Jeff Ulbrich was credited with eight quarterback pressures, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.
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Jeff Ulbrich returned two interceptions for 38 yards and had one pass defensed.
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Jeff Ulbrich played in seven games, starting three at strong side inside linebacker as a junior.
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Jeff Ulbrich finished with 41 tackles, including a nine-yard sack.
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Jeff Ulbrich only saw action in four games during his rookie season due to a right shoulder injury.
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Jeff Ulbrich took a backup role to first round pick Patrick Willis, and a role on special teams.
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Jeff Ulbrich was placed on injured reserve on October 19,2009, after he suffered a concussion.
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On January 29,2010, Jeff Ulbrich was hired by the Seattle Seahawks as a special teams assistant.
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In 2012, Jeff Ulbrich became the UCLA Bruins linebackers and special teams coach.
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Jeff Ulbrich was elevated to Assistant Head Coach in the spring of 2012, in addition to his duties with the linebackers and special teams.
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In 2015, Jeff Ulbrich was hired by the Atlanta Falcons as a linebackers coach.
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In 2020, Jeff Ulbrich was promoted to assistant head coach and linebackers coach.
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On October 12,2020, Jeff Ulbrich was named defensive coordinator under interim head coach Raheem Morris, as part of a midseason shakeup of the coaching staff.
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On January 21,2021, Jeff Ulbrich was hired by the New York Jets as their defensive coordinator under head coach Robert Saleh.
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On January 18,2025, Jeff Ulbrich was hired by the Atlanta Falcons as their defensive coordinator under head coach Raheem Morris.