The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired Chris Ash in a scouting role after his previous position as safeties coach with the team. Ash, who coached under Urban Meyer, will now join the scouting department for his first non-coaching role in the NFL.

By the Numbers
  • Ash served as the safeties coach for the Jaguars overseeing the development of players like Andre Cisco, Andrew Wingard, and Daniel Thomas.
  • He spent two years as the defensive backs coach for the Las Vegas Raiders before joining the Jaguars in a scouting capacity.
  • During his time at Ohio State, the team won the National Championship in the 2014 season with Ash as co-defensive coordinator.
State of Play
  • Chris Ash has transitioned from a coaching role to a scouting position within the Jacksonville Jaguars organization.
  • His experience in developing defensive talent and analyzing players will be crucial in his new scouting role.
What's Next

With his background in coaching and analyzing talent, Ash is poised to make valuable contributions to the Jaguars' scouting efforts and player evaluation processes.

Bottom Line

Chris Ash's shift to a scouting role brings a unique blend of coaching expertise and player evaluation skills to the Jacksonville Jaguars, enhancing their ability to identify and nurture talent within the team.