MOBILE, Alabama (WKBN) – Cleveland Browns special teams coordinator/assistant head coach Bubba Ventrone was named the head coach for the American Team at the upcoming Senior Bowl in Mobile Alabama.
In addition, Browns defensive line coach Jacques Cesaire was named defensive coordinator for the National Team at the Senior Bowl.
According to a release from the Senior Bowl, this is the third year the Senior Bowl is implementing a “Coach Up” format where coordinators and assistant coaches are placed into elevated or different roles from the ones they currently hold with their respective clubs.
“It’s truly an honor to be a part of the premiere college all-star game and I am beyond excited to have the opportunity to coach this extraordinary group of seniors,” Ventrone said. “I watched the Senior Bowl Roster Reveal show on NFL Network this morning and I couldn’t believe how many great prospects were committed to the game. My staff and I will have these guys ready to roll!”
The Senior Bowl is coming off four consecutive drafts with at least 100 players selected.
“Bubba is an incredible coach who has immediate credibility with his players due to his decorated playing career,” Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said. “As the special teams coordinator, he does an outstanding job coaching all of the players on our roster in the special teams phases. He’s a master motivator and he gets the most out of every player. He will do a great job leading the American squad in this year’s Senior Bowl.”
The 76th Senior Bowl will be played on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama. The game will be televised on NFL Network.