Ken Whisenhunt

As the instrumental offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ken Whisenhunt led the team to victory in Super Bowl XL in 2006, showcasing innovative play-calling including a crucial wide receiver reverse pass for a touchdown. Prior to his coaching success, Whisenhunt played nine seasons in the NFL as a tight end, drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the twelfth round of the 1985 NFL draft. He spent four years with the Falcons (1985-1988) before stints with the Washington Redskins (1989-1990) and the New York Jets (1991-1992), accumulating 62 receptions for 596 yards and 5 touchdowns. During his collegiate career at Georgia Tech from 1980 to 1984, he earned an honorable mention All-American title and first-team all-ACC honors in his final two seasons.

In 2024, he was appointed head coach of the Memphis Showboats in the United Football League, a position he held until April 2025. Currently, Ken Whisenhunt continues to share his extensive coaching expertise as an assistant coach at Father Ryan High School in Nashville, Tennessee.