Top 10 College Football Coaches Who Could Succeed in the NFL

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Sep 6, 2014; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Charlie Strong prior to kick off against the Brigham Young Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports

His abilities on that end alone would have half an NFL team completely covered if he has the right personnel. And Strong also showed at Louisville that he can get the right offensive minds in there to turn out great offenses and great quarterbacks like Teddy Bridgewater.

If Strong could give up his tendency to be a strict disciplinarian, which is a great quality in a college coach, he would thrive at the NFL level. The guy is known for being intense, tough, and brilliant as well as commanding the respect of his players. The only question would be whether or not he joins the right NFL team.

But Strong proved to be savvy as a college coach, not leaving Louisville until the absolute best opportunity in the world opened up at Texas. That business savviness would be a perfect fit for a cut-throat place like the NFL.

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Charlie Strong

43-23, Texas Longhorns (6-7)

We understand that Charlie Strong is still trying to prove that he is the right fit for the Texas Longhorns. He’ll get there soon.

The guy might even be a better fit, however, for the NFL. Strong is a man of few words, which works out better in the NFL environment anyway. He also is a brilliant defensive mind, probably the absolute best in all of college football, and has turned out numerous defensive superstars.

His abilities on that end alone would have half an NFL team completely covered if he has the right personnel. And Strong also showed at Louisville that he can get the right offensive minds in there to turn out great offenses and great quarterbacks like Teddy Bridgewater.

If Strong could give up his tendency to be a strict disciplinarian, which is a great quality in a college coach, he would thrive at the NFL level. The guy is known for being intense, tough, and brilliant as well as commanding the respect of his players. The only question would be whether or not he joins the right NFL team.

But Strong proved to be savvy as a college coach, not leaving Louisville until the absolute best opportunity in the world opened up at Texas. That business savviness would be a perfect fit for a cut-throat place like the NFL.

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