Grace Wellman coaching Indiana football in second season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Grace Wellman is in her second season as a defensive student coach for Indiana football, working with defensive ends and linebackers. She gained attention after a video of her coaching went viral, receiving nearly 4.5 million views on social media. Wellman previously interned with the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, and Buffalo Bills this summer, enhancing her coaching experience. She aims for a career in football, leveraging her growing profile after winning a national championship with the Hoosiers.
- •Wellman has coached at Indiana since 2025.
- •She works under defensive coordinator Bryant Haines.
- •Viral video showcases her coaching during a game.
- •Interned with NFL teams this summer.
- •IU football plays Western Kentucky today at 4 p.m. ET.
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"Grace Wellman is in her second season with Indiana football, working with defensive ends and linebackers.
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