Summary
Alex Whittingham, who worked as a coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, has joined the University of Michigan's football coaching staff. He will work as the linebackers coach under new head coach Kyle Whittingham, his father. Alex contributed to three Super Bowl wins while with the Chiefs.
Key Facts
- Alex Whittingham is now the linebackers coach for the University of Michigan.
- His father, Kyle Whittingham, is the new head coach at Michigan.
- Alex previously worked for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2018 to 2025.
- He began with the Chiefs as a defensive assistant and later became the defensive line coach.
- The Chiefs allowed the 10th-fewest rushing yards per game during his time as the defensive line coach.
- Alex was part of the Chiefs' coaching staff for three Super Bowl victories (2020, 2022, and 2023).
- He worked under defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo at the Chiefs.
- Alex coached several top defensive players while with the Chiefs.
