Ohio State adds former safety and New England Patriot Nate Ebner to coaching staff

Just when you thought Ryan Day's Ohio State football coaching staff was complete, another addition has been confirmed. According to multiple reports, and confirmation from Day himself, former Ohio State safety and special teams star, Nate Ebner, has joined the coaching staff as a special teams quality control assistant.

And don't take just our word for it. Ebner was spotted coaching during the first spring workout on Monday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

Ebner's career arc is an interesting one. He joined Ohio State as a walk-on, but once he got a crack in the NFL, he made the most of it, becoming a special teams superstar with the New England Patriots where he was a member of three Super Bowl-winning teams after the 2014, 2017, and 2018 seasons. Ebner was also a part of the USA Rugby program, eventually taking part in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

On Monday, Day said Ebner brings a trait to the team that can't be undersold.

"This is a guy who was really self-made and turned out to have a great career in the NFL," Day told reporters. "He was a big part of special teams. He can have an impact on the safety room. He can have an impact on special teams. He's somebody that's now trying to make the transition from player to coach, so it's great to have him around."

Ryan Day on hiring former Ohio State safety Nate Ebner as a special teams quality control coach:

"Well, he brings credibility, first off. This is a guy who was really self-made and turned out to have a great career in the NFL," Day said. "He was a big part of special teams. He…
— Chase Brown (@chaseabrown__) March 17, 2025

Ohio State continues to look for any opportunity it can to remain on top, and you could do a lot worse than adding a guy who's had to work about as hard as anyone to get where he ended up. That type of mentality could have lasting impacts on the future of the program.

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