In recent years, the NFL has seen a wave of elite black quarterbacks dominating the game. Behind the scenes, quarterback coach Quincy Avery has played a major role in that shift.
Once homeless and hustling for a shot, Avery built a name through his unique, player-first training approach.
From Deshaun Watson to Jalen Hurts, he’s helped shape some of today’s top-tier talents, redefining what success looks like for African-American quarterbacks in the league.
NFL Stars Trained by Quincy Avery
Through his QB Takeover program, Quincy Avery has coached over 700 quarterbacks, including NFL standouts like Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, C.J. Stroud, Justin Fields, and Jordan Love.
Avery’s approach focuses not just on physical skills but also on mental toughness. As such, his trainees have been standout players in different teams. Jalen Hurts has led the Eagles to a Super Bowl, while Stroud had a record-breaking rookie season. Additionally, Fields remains a dynamic playmaker. Different teams, and different styles, but all trained by Quincy.
Jordan Love put it best: “I’ve seen guys with so much potential like not make it.” But Avery helps those guys reach the next level. Josh Dobbs also credits him, saying, “Quincy has helped me become one of the top 11 QBs in the country.” That’s the undeniable Quincy effect.
Quincy Avery Used To Sleep in His Car
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Quincy Avery was raised in a football-loving family. His father coached in the NFL, sparking his early interest in the game.
After graduating from Morehouse College in 2008, Avery took an unpaid coaching job at UCLA. With no income, he slept in his car and used the team’s locker room to shower and get ready for the day.
Despite the struggle, he stayed focused on his dream: becoming a top-tier quarterback coach. His grind never stopped.
How Quincy Avery Found His Coaching Path
Quincy Avery’s rise to becoming a top quarterback coach wasn’t straightforward. He played quarterback most of his life before switching to wide receiver at Morehouse. “It’s all I ever knew,” he said.
With a father who played QB at Minnesota and later coached in the NFL, football was in his blood. Atlanta lacked private QB trainers at the time, so while volunteering at UCLA and living in the locker room, Avery began studying tape and noticed Atlanta QBs needed better fundamentals.
That realization drove him to move there, despite initial rejection. “Nobody wanted to train with me,” he recalled. Still, he stayed the course.
Then, a breakthrough, Josh Dobbs, a standout at Alpharetta High School and future Patriots QB, reached out. “I was fortunate enough to get my first client who was Josh Dobbs and was able to make it happen from there,” Avery said. That message sparked a career shift.
The Breakthrough That Cemented Avery’s Legacy
Quincy Avery’s coaching career took off when Deshaun Watson chose him to prepare for the 2017 NFL Draft. With the media watching closely, Watson bypassed more established trainers to work with Avery, a bold move that instantly elevated Avery’s reputation.
Since then, Quincy has hit major milestones, including the growth of his business, QB Takeover, launched in January 2011.
In a recent 11Alive interview, he shared, “I really hope that when somebody gets done watching this movie, they understand the value of perseverance… and being dedicated to doing everything you can.”
His journey is also captured in documentary, The Quincy Avery Effect, directed by Bryant Robinson and produced by Andscape and Religion of Sports.
The film features firsthand stories from quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts, Geno Smith, Justin Fields, C.J. Stroud, and Jordan Love.
More than just a biography, it’s a powerful story of resilience and mentorship. Quincy Avery’s impact proves that betting on yourself can change lives, including your own.
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