Jeff Ulbrich is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. He was born on January 17, 1977, in San Jose, California, and attended Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill, California. Ulbrich played college football at the University of Hawaii, where he was a standout linebacker and team captain.
Ulbrich was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He quickly established himself as a reliable and hard-hitting linebacker, earning a starting role in his second season. Ulbrich played for the 49ers for nine seasons, from 2000 to 2008, and was a key member of their defense during that time. He was known for his toughness, leadership, and work ethic, and was a fan favorite in San Francisco.
In 2009, Ulbrich signed with the Seattle Seahawks, but his season was cut short due to injury. He announced his retirement from the NFL in 2010, citing health concerns and a desire to spend more time with his family.
After retiring from football, Ulbrich began a coaching career. He served as a special teams assistant for the Seattle Seahawks in 2010, and then joined the UCLA Bruins as a linebackers coach in 2012. Ulbrich quickly made an impact at UCLA, helping to develop several standout linebackers and earning a reputation as one of the top young coaches in college football.
In 2015, Ulbrich was promoted to defensive coordinator at UCLA, but he left the program midway through the season to join the Atlanta Falcons as their linebackers coach. Ulbrich quickly established himself as a key member of the Falcons coaching staff, helping to develop a young and talented defense that helped the team reach the Super Bowl in 2016.
Ulbrich was promoted to assistant head coach in 2020, and he is widely regarded as one of the top young coaches in the NFL. He is known for his attention to detail, his ability to connect with players, and his innovative defensive schemes. Ulbrich is widely considered a rising star in the coaching ranks, and he is expected to have a long and successful career in the NFL.
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