McLaughlin

Garrett McLaughlin

McLaughlin joined the Bengals' staff in 2012 and currenlty holds the post of defensive backs coach. In 2014, he coached Mitch Thomas to first team All-Empire 8 and second team All-ECAC North accolades.  A graduate of Syracuse University, he spent time as a student assistant coach with the football program, working under head coach Doug Marrone. With the Orange, McLaughlin coached three players that went on to earn NFL experience, including Shamarko Thomas, who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round in 2013. He also worked in equipment, operations and video at Syracuse and completed a strength and conditioning internship with Thurman Thomas Sports Training. He attended Orchard Park High School where he played on two Section VI title teams and was also a captain of the school's wrestling team.