Larry Black (American football)

Larry Black
Current position
TitleDefensive tackles coach
TeamMichigan
ConferenceBig Ten
Biographical details
Born (1989-12-01) December 1, 1989
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materIndiana (2008–2012)
Playing career
2013–2014Cincinnati Bengals
PositionDefensive tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2015Carthage (DL)
2016–2017Toledo (GA)
2018Notre Dame (GA)
2019–2021Toledo (DL)
2022–2025Vanderbilt (DL)
2026–presentMichigan (DT)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

Larry Black Jr. (born December 1, 1989) is an American college football coach and former player, currently the defensive tackles coach at the University of Michigan.[1] He previously coached at Carthage College, Notre Dame, Toledo, and most recently at Vanderbilt.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Black signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2013. On July 31, Black suffered a leg fracture and dislocated his ankle in practice. He was waived on August 7, and after clearing waivers he was transferred to the Bengals injured reserve list. The team waived Black a year later on August 25, 2014.[2]

References

  1. ^ Isaiah Hole (February 14, 2026). "Michigan football hires Vanderbilt's Larry Black as new defensive line coach". USA Today.
  2. ^ Cincinnati Bengals on Twitter: NEWS: #Bengals waive DT Larry Black, DS Isaiah Lewis, K Quinn Sharp, WR Ryan Whalen