David Rader

David Rader
Date of birth: March 9, 1957 (1957-03-09) (age 54)
Place of birth: Wichita, KS
Career information
Position(s): QB
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 215 lb (98 kg)
College: University of Tulsa
NFL Draft: 1979 / Round: 11 / Pick: 295
(By the San Diego Chargers)
Organizations
 As coach:
1983-1985
1986
1987
1988-1999
2003-2006
2010
Alabama (QBs/WRs)
Mississippi State (OC)
Tulsa (Asst. HC)
Tulsa (HC)
Alabama (OC/WR)
Ole Miss (Co-OC/QBs)
 As player:
1979 New York Giants
Playing stats at NFL.com

David Rader (born March 9, 1957 in Wichita, Kansas) was formerly the Co-Offensive Coordinator (along with Mike Markuson) and Quarterbacks coach for the Ole Miss Rebels football team until being replaced by David Lee on January 10, 2011.

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Playing career

Rader graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, then attended the University of Tulsa, from which he graduated with a B.S. in mechanical engineering in 1978 after serving as the starting quarterback for the Golden Hurricane in 1977 and 1978.

Rader was an 11th round pick (295th overall) in the 1979 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers[1] and was later picked up by the New York Giants.[2]

Coaching experience

Personal

Rader is married to his wife, Janet, and with her has three children: sons Daniel and Jordan and daughter Kendal. As of 1998, Rader lived in Tulsa and was reported to be considering a run for the seat in the U.S. House of Representatives currently held by John A. Sullivan.[3] However, it was announced on February 1, 2010 that Rader was hired as the Co-Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks coach for the Ole Miss Rebels football team after the departure of Kent Austin.[4]

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