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Israel Woolfork
Arizona Cardinals
Position:Quarterbacks coach
Personal information
Born:1990 (age 33–34)
Livonia, Michigan, U.S.
Career information
High school:Franklin (Livonia, Michigan)
College:Grand Valley State
Career history
As a coach:
  • Miami (OH) (2013–2014)
    Graduate assistant
  • Miami (OH) (2015–2017)
    Running backs coach
  • Miami (OH) (2018–2021)
    Wide receivers coach
  • Cleveland Browns (2021)
    Bill Walsh NFL diversity coaching fellowship
  • Cleveland Browns (2022)
    Bill Willis coaching fellowship
  • Arizona Cardinals (2023–present)
    Quarterbacks coach

Israel Woolfork (born 1990) is an American football coach who is the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns and Miami University.

Early years

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A native of Livonia, Michigan, Woolfork attended Benjamin Franklin High School. He then went on to play as a wide receiver at Grand Valley State University from 2008 to 2012 and graduated with a degree in sports leadership.

Coaching career

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Cleveland Browns

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In 2021, Woolfork joined the Cleveland Browns under the Bill Walsh NFL diversity coaching fellowship. In 2022, Woolfork rejoined the Browns under the Bill Willis coaching fellowship.[1][2]

Arizona Cardinals

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On February 21, 2023, Woolfork was hired by the Arizona Cardinals as their quarterbacks coach under head coach Jonathan Gannon.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Poisal, Anthony (May 11, 2022). "Israel Woolfork cherishes opportunity to return to Browns as part of Bill Willis Coaching Fellowship". www.clevelandbrowns.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  2. ^ Little, Brandon (May 11, 2022). "Israel Woolfork joins Browns thanks to Bill Willis Coaching Fellowship". www.si.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  3. ^ Druin, Donnie (February 21, 2023). "Cardinals Reportedly Bringing on Israel Woolfork as QB Coach". www.si.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
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