Wilbert Montgomery

Wilbert Montgomery established himself early in his career, setting the all-time National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) record for touchdowns with 76. During his tenure at Abilene Christian University, he also broke the freshman touchdown record with 37, playing a pivotal role in the Wildcats securing the NAIA Division I National Championship in 1973. His exceptional performance earned him recognition in Sports Illustrated’s ‘Faces in the Crowd’ in November 1973 and a First-team Little All-American designation the same year. Montgomery was subsequently drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 1977 NFL Draft.

During this period, he notably coached Pro Bowl running backs Marshall Faulk and Steven Jackson and earned his first Super Bowl title when the Rams triumphed in Super Bowl XXXIV in 1999. Montgomery then served as running backs coach for the Detroit Lions (2006–2007) before joining the Baltimore Ravens (2008–2013). With the Ravens, he secured his second Super Bowl championship in 2013 when the team won Super Bowl XLVII. Montgomery continued his coaching career as the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns from 2014 to 2015, further cementing his reputation as an impactful leader and mentor.

His enduring legacy in football is recognized through his induction into the Philadelphia Eagles Honor Roll in 1987 and the prestigious College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. Throughout his career, Wilbert Montgomery has demonstrated an exceptional ability to achieve at the highest levels of professional football, both as an athlete and a coach, guiding teams to championships and developing elite talent.