Mel Tucker’s Biography, Nationality, Age And Height
Biography
Mel Tucker was born on January 4, 1972, in Cleveland, Ohio. He is the son of Melvin Tucker Sr. and Shirley Tucker. His father was a high school football coach and his mother was also a stay-at-home mom.
Mel Tucker attended Cleveland Heights High School, where he was a standout football player. He was named the Ohio Mr. Football in 1990.
After high school, Mel Tucker played college football at the University of Wisconsin. He was a two-year starter at safety and was also named All-Big Ten Conference in 1993.
After college, Mel Tucker began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Wisconsin. He then spent two seasons as a defensive backs coach at the University of California, Berkeley.
He spent five seasons at South Carolina, and during that time the Gamecocks won two SEC championships.
In 2002, Mel Tucker was hired as the head coach at the University of Colorado. He spent four seasons at Colorado, and during that time the Buffaloes went 23-29.
He spent three seasons at Alabama, and during that time the Crimson Tide won two national championships.
In 2009, Mel Tucker was hired as the head coach at the University of Washington. He spent four seasons at Washington, and during that time the Huskies went 19-39.
In 2014, Mel Tucker was hired as the defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan. He spent four seasons at Michigan, and during that time the Wolverines went 49-14. He is currently in his third season at Colorado.
Nationality:
- Mel Tucker is an American national.His parents, Melvin Tucker Sr. and Shirley Tucker, are also American citizens.
Age:
- Mel Tucker is 51 years old as of March 8, 2023.
Height:
- Mel Tucker is 6 feet 1 inch tall.
Tucker is a talented football coach and also a rising star in the coaching profession. He is known for his aggressive style of play as well as his ability to get the most out of his players. He is also a strong recruiter and has built successful programs at every stop in his career.
