Jeff Ulbrich

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/jeff-ulbrich

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Jeff Ulbrich. Small Whale. https://smallwhale.org/articles/jeff-ulbrich. Accessed 2026-09-23. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Jeff Ulbrich born?February 17, 1977
2. From the article, write the college football program:Hawaii Warriors
3. From the article, write the playing career span:2000-2009 with the San Francisco 49ers
4. Who is Jeff Ulbrich?Jeff Ulbrich is a former NFL linebacker who now coaches football teams. He is known for his smart strategies and strong leadership.
5. How did Jeff Ulbrich start his coaching career?After he finished playing in 2009, he began coaching with the Seattle Seahawks as a special‑teams assistant. He then worked at UCLA, the Atlanta Falcons, and the New York Jets before returning to the Falcons as a defensive coordinator.

Linebacker: A defensive position in American football, typically playing behind the defensive line, responsible for stopping the run and covering receivers.
Defensive Coordinator: The coach responsible for devising and implementing the team's defensive strategy, including play calls and personnel packages.
Interim Head Coach: A coach appointed to temporarily assume the duties of the head coach, often due to unforeseen circumstances or mid-season changes.
NFL Draft: An annual event where National Football League teams select eligible college football players to join their rosters.