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Gill Byrd

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Defensive Passing Game Coordinator at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
📍 Vallejo, California, United States

Gill is an award-winning former NFL player, coach, and executive, inducted into the San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame. Drawing on 30 years of experience with teams like the Bears, Bills, and Buccaneers, he now coaches and speaks on leadership and developing courage. He holds a Bachelors degree from San José State University.

Outside of football, Gill is a man of deep Christian faith, passionate about inspiring others and developing "Spiritual Athletes. " He is a dedicated husband and father who has spoken about how his faith and family values are intertwined with his approach to life and leadership.

He is the San Diego Chargers all-time leader in interceptions (42) and a two-time Pro Bowl selection.

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Current Role
Defensive Passing Game Coordinator
Location
Vallejo, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Gill shows up

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Appreciative

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Gill cares about

Leadership & Courage
As a speaker, he draws on his NFL career to teach leaders how to overcome fear and uncertainty within their teams.
Player Development
He received the NFL's "Most Innovative" award for player development and has a long history of mentoring athletes on and off the field.
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Career

Work history

2-2018 - 2-2020
Defensive Passing Game Coordinator
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2-2017 - 2-2018
Defensive Backs Coach
Buffalo Bills
2013 - 2015
Secondary Coach (Corners)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2006 - 2013
Quality Control / Assistant Defensive Backs & Safeties Coach
Chicago Bears
2003 - 2005
Defensive Assistant / Assistant Secondary Coach
St. Louis Rams
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Education
Bachelor's degree
San José State University
Certificate of Leadership Development (currently enrolled)
The Wharton School
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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