Browns RB Coach:
Wilbert Montgomery
Before joining the Browns, Montgomery spent six seasons (2008-13) as the Baltimore Ravens running backs coach. During his time in Baltimore, the Ravens made five playoff appearances, captured two division titles and won Super Bowl XLVII.
He oversaw the development of 2008 second-round pick Ray Rice, who was named to three Pro Bowls (2009, 2011-12) and was named second-team Associated Press All-Pro twice (2009, 2011). Rice totaled more than 1,100 rushing yards and 1,600 scrimmage yards in four straight seasons (2009-12). He led the NFL with 2,068 yards from scrimmage in 2011 and was second in the league with 1,364 rushing yards. He also set a team record with 15 total touchdowns. Rice ranked fourth in the NFL with 9,214 scrimmage yards (6,180 rushing and 3,034 receiving) from 2008-13.
Montgomery also helped fullbacks Le'Ron McClain (2008-09) and Vonta Leach (2011-12) to multiple Pro Bowls.
In 2008, Montgomery’s unit ranked fourth in the NFL in rushing yards per game (148.5) and fifth in 2009 (137.5). The Ravens also set a team record with 22 rushing touchdowns in 2009.
Prior to Baltimore, Montgomery spent two seasons (2006-07) as the Detroit Lions running backs coach after spending nine years (1997-2005) with the St. Louis Rams. He coached the Rams running backs from 1997-99 and 2003-05, while serving as tight ends coach from 2000-02.
In St. Louis, Montgomery guided two of the NFL’s top running backs in Marshall Faulk and Steven Jackson. Faulk currently ranks 10th on the NFL’s all-time rushing list, while Jackson is 16th.
During his first season with the Rams (1999), Faulk set an NFL record with 2,429 yards from scrimmage as he joined Roger Craig as the only players to total 1,000-plus rushing and receiving yards in a season. Faulk was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year as St. Louis led the NFL in total offense (fifth in rushing) and went on to capture Super Bowl XXXIV.
Prior to joining the coaching ranks, Montgomery spent nine seasons (1977-85) in the NFL as a running back. He was a sixth-round pick by Philadelphia and played eight seasons with the Eagles (1977-84). He finished his playing career with Detroit in 1985.
Montgomery was a two-time Pro Bowl honoree (1978-79) and two-time AP All-Pro selection (1978-79). In 1979, he led the NFL in yards from scrimmage with 2,012.
An inaugural inductee of the Eagles’ Honor Roll in 1987, Montgomery set several Eagles franchise records, including career rushing yards (6,538).
As a four-year starter at Abilene Christian, Montgomery set the NAIA record for career touchdowns with 76. He also set the record for touchdowns by a freshman with 37 in 1973, while leading the Wildcats to the NAIA Division I national championship. Montgomery was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986.
A native of Greenville, Miss., Montgomery is one of four brothers with NFL experience: Cleotha (Cin., Cle. and Oak./LA), Tyrone (Oak.) and Fred (K.C. and Phi.).
Montgomery and his wife, Patti, have three children, twins, Brendan and Briana, and a son, Tavian. Montgomery also has a daughter, Sherrita, and a son, Derron.
Wilbert Montgomery’s NFL Playing Background:
1977-84 Philadelphia Eagles, running back
1985 Detroit Lions, running back
Wilbert Montgomery’s Coaching Background:
1997-99 St. Louis Rams, running backs coach
2000-02 St. Louis Rams, tight ends coach
2003-05 St. Louis Rams, running backs coach
2006-07 Detroit Lions, running backs coach
2008-13 Baltimore Ravens, running backs coach
2014- Cleveland Browns, running backs coach
