Pernell Mcphee once helped the Ravens win a Super Bowl, and now he’ll help Michigan players get to the quarterback. Per a report, McPhee, a graduate assistant at Michigan, is being promoted to outside linebackers coach.
It appears the Michigan Wolverines are adding another member to its coaching staff in the form of a promotion. Per 247 Sports Matt Zenitz, Michigan is promoting former Baltimore Ravens defensive end and linebacker Pernell McPhee to outside linebackers coach.
Michigan is promoting Pernell McPhee to outside linebackers coach, a source tells @CBSSports /@247Sports .
The ex-NFL standout began his coaching career as a grad assistant for Michigan last season and helped the team rank top-10 nationally in total defense. Now being promoted… pic.twitter.com/x1vVpl5scO
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) February 26, 2025
McPhee was a graduate assistant for the Wolverines last season, which was his first year in the coaching ranks. With the promotion to OLB coach, McPhee will likely be tasked with teaching Michigan’s edge rushers the ropes of getting to the quarterback.
McPhee, now 36, knew Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale when he was a player for the Ravens and Martindale was their DC. McPhee was an important piece of the Baltimore Ravens championship run in 2012, culminating in a Super Bowl XLVII win over Jim Harbaugh’s San Francisco 49ers. McPhee played in the NFL for 11 seasons and tallied 38 career sacks, six forced fumbles, and one interception.