Greg McMahon is expected to join the Florida staff as a special teams analyst, bringing an extensive NFL and college résumé to Gainesville, according to Saturday Down South.
The hire matters because Florida begins fall camp with a veteran special-teams voice who can affect field position, kicking strategy and early-season game planning.
Key Takeaways
- The Gators are expected to add Greg McMahon as a special teams analyst.
- This would be McMahon’s first on-staff position in the state of Florida despite prior SEC consultant work.
- McMahon most recently served as Tulane’s special teams coordinator in 2023 and 2024 before indicating he planned to retire.
- Florida opens its season on September 5 against FAU, giving any new staff input time to influence early-season preparation.
McMahon coaching resume and pedigree
McMahon’s résumé includes a decade-long run with the New Orleans Saints, where he was an assistant special teams coach in 2006–2007 and served as special teams coordinator from 2008–2016.
He was on the Saints staff that won the Super Bowl in the 2009 season and later worked as a special teams consultant at LSU from 2018–2021.
Most recently he served as Tulane’s special teams coordinator in 2023 and 2024, and he has held roles at multiple colleges and in the XFL across his career.
How McMahon could change Florida special teams
In an analyst role McMahon is expected to influence opponent-specific preparations, schematic choices for returns and kicking strategy, and technique work with specialists and coverage units.
His NFL and championship experience suggests an emphasis on disciplined alignment and consistent fundamentals that can translate into improved field position and situational execution.
That veteran perspective can also factor into weekly roster decisions as coaches value players who contribute reliably on kick coverage and return teams.
Special teams resume comparison
| Stop or context | Role or note | Notable fact |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | Assistant coach (2006–2007); coordinator (2008–2016) | Part of the Super Bowl-winning staff in the 2009 season |
| LSU | Special teams consultant (2018–2021) | Member of the 2019 national championship staff |
| Tulane | Special teams coordinator (2023–2024) | Most recent on-field coordinator role before reporting retirement |
| Various college and XFL stops | Assistant and position roles | Coached at multiple programs including Eastern Illinois, Minnesota, UNLV and with the Houston Roughnecks |
Impact on Florida’s SEC positioning and roster construction
The addition of a veteran special teams analyst can influence recruiting conversations and roster construction by signaling attention to complementary football phases that matter in the SEC.
Improved special teams execution can swing close conference games and help the Gators in tight SEC matchups, while also clarifying roles for players who earn snaps through coverage and return duties.
