Willie Taggart

Quick Facts

Full Name	Willie Taggart
Occupation	Football Coach
Date Of Birth	Aug 27, 1976(1976-08-27)
Age	48
Birthplace	Bradenton
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Leo

Willie Taggart Biography

Willie Taggart is one of the most popular and richest Football Coach who was born on August 27, 1976 in Bradenton, Florida, United States. Football coach who been director of the team for Florida State, Oregon, South Florida and Western Kentucky. He is credited with being the first head coach of African descent appointed at all of these schools.

He was replaced by He replaced Jimbo Fisher as the head coach at Florida State. as Head Coach for Florida State.

After high school, Taggart became a star quarterback for the Western Kentucky University (WKU) Hilltoppers from 1995 through 1998, being one of only three WKU players in the previous 50 years to be a four-year starter at the position and one of only four Hilltoppers players to have his jersey retired. In each of his last two collegiate seasons, he was a finalist for the prestigious Walter Payton Award, which is an honor given annually to the top offensive player in I-AA football. Taggart finished fourth in the balloting in 1997 and seventh as a senior the following year. An All-American as a senior, he was also the 1998 I-AA Independents’ Offensive Player of the Year. Taggart was recruited to WKU by Jim Harbaugh to play for his father, Jack Harbaugh.

After graduating from WKU in 1998, Taggart stayed on at the school as an assistant through 2006, serving as co-offensive coordinator under Jack Harbaugh on the Hilltoppers’ 2002 Division I-AA national champions. He also worked alongside Harbaugh’s son Jim, who had been an unpaid certified assistant coach under his father in the final years of his NFL career.

He was married to a woman called Taneshia and has three children named Willie Jr., Jackson and Morgan.

Willie Taggart Net Worth

Willie Taggart is one of the richest Football Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Willie Taggart 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a part of his team Manatee High School football team to the Florida state championship as an offensive quarterback. He then played at Western Kentucky, where his jersey was later removed.

He was an official finalist in the Walter Payton Award during his final two seasons of player at the college level.

Willie Taggart (born August 27, 1976) is an American football college coach who is the head coach at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Taggart most recently served as the head coach at Florida State University. He has held the head coach position at four NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision programs: Western Kentucky (2009 to 2012 seasons); South Florida (2013 to 2016 seasons); Oregon (2017 season); and Florida State (2018 season and part of the 2019 season — through November 3, 2019). At all four schools, he was the first African-American to be hired as the head coach.

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Who is Willie Taggart Dating?

According to our records, Willie Taggart married to Taneshia Taggart. As of December 1, 2023, Willie Taggart’s is not dating anyone.

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In his first season, Taggart led the Bulls to a 2–10 season. The following season, Taggart’s team doubled the number of wins and finished with a 4–8 record. During the off-season, Taggart made several personnel changes, including replacing the offensive and defensive coordinators. The change of schemes as well as the development of his first two recruiting classes provided the team with much needed energy and depth of positions.

Facts & Trivia

Willie Ranked on the list of most popular Football Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Willie Taggart celebrates birthday on August 27 of every year.

In 2015, led by conference leaders quarterback Quinton Flowers and running back Marlon Mack, the Bulls started the season 1–3 before finishing the regular season with a record of 8–5 and earning bowl eligibility for the first time in five years. The Bulls lost to WKU in the Miami Beach Bowl.

Top Facts about Willie Taggart

1. Willie Taggart was born on August 27, 1976.
2. He played college football at Western Kentucky University.
3. Taggart had a brief NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers.
4. He began his coaching career as an assistant at WKU.
5. Taggart has been head coach at four different universities.
6. In 2017, he became the first African American head coach at Florida State University.
7. Taggart’s overall coaching record is 56-62.
8. He is known for his high-energy and player-focused coaching style.
9. Taggart has been involved in various community service initiatives throughout his career.
10. He currently serves as head coach at Florida Atlantic University.

What was Willie Taggart record at Oregon?

YearPostseason
2000| NCAA I-AA First Round

What is Willie Taggart record at FAU?

YearSchoolPosition
1999| WKU| Wide Receivers Coach

How long was Willie Taggart at Oregon?

He has held the head coach position at four other NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision programs: Western Kentucky (2009 to 2012 seasons); South Florida (2013 to 2016 seasons); Oregon ( 2017 season ); and Florida State (2018 season and part of the 2019 season—through November 3, 2019).

Where is Willie Taggart coaching currently?

Florida Atlantic University named Willie Taggart the Owls’ head football coach on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. Taggart became the seventh head coach for the Owls, including two who served as interim head coaches.

What was Willie Taggart buyout?

His deal with the Seminoles called for a buyout of about $17 million , and they were also on the hook for over $4 million from his Oregon buyout as well.