Football
Galloway, Lonnie
Lonnie Galloway
- Title:
- Assistant Head Coach/Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers
- Phone:
- 919-966-2575
Lonnie Galloway, considered one of the nation’s top developers of wide-receiver talent and one of the top recruiters, joined Mack Brown’s staff as wide receivers coach on Dec. 11, 2018. Galloway was promoted to assistant head coach prior to the 2021 season and passing game coordinator prior to the 2023 season. He came to Chapel Hill after serving as co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach at Louisville for three seasons from 2016-18.
An Eden, N.C. native, Galloway has been an assistant at the collegiate level for the last 27 seasons, including stops at Elon (1996-02), East Carolina (2003-04), Appalachian State (2005-07), West Virginia (2008-10, 2013-15), and Wake Forest (2011-12). He has produced 14 players that went on to play in the NFL, including nine drafted wide receivers since 2012.
In 2023, Galloway mentored a wide-receiving group that helped UNC produce one of the nation’s most dynamic offensive attacks. The Heels racked up 491.2 total yards per game, which ranked seventh nationally and first in the ACC, and 299.2 passing yards per game, which was good for 14th nationally and first in the league, all while dealing with a rash of injuries that forced a number of missed games. J.J. Jones led the group with 711 receiving yards and three TDs, while third-team All-ACC receiver Tez Walker posted 699 yards and seven TDs, despite missing the first four games of the year. Walker went on to be drafted in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.
During the 2022 season, Galloway led a receiving corps that drove the Carolina offense to a No. 11 ranking nationally in passing offense and a No. 26 ranking in scoring offense. Star pupil Josh Downs, who went on to be drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, led the ACC in receptions (94), receptions per game (8.5) and receiving yards per game (93.5) en route to second-team All-America and first-team All-ACC honors. A two-time Biletnikoff Award semifinalist, Downs finished his UNC career ranking third all-time in receptions (202), fourth in receiving yards (2,483) and second in receiving TDs (22). With a second 1,000-yard season for Downs, Galloway has now mentored five receivers to 1,000-yard seasons over the past four years, which is tied for the most nationally. Antoine Green was the team’s second-leading receiver, making 43 catches for 798 yards and seven TDs to earn third-team All-ACC recognition. He was picked in the seventh round of the ’23 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.
Galloway mentored a receiving unit in 2021 that helped UNC rank 10th nationally and third in the ACC in total offense (468.2 ypg) and 19th nationally and third in the ACC in scoring offense (35.2 ppg). The group was led by first-team All-ACC performer and Biletnikoff Award semifinalist Josh Downs, who caught 101 passes for 1,335 yards, both UNC single-season records. Downs is the fourth UNC receiver over the last three seasons under Galloway to eclipse 1,000 yards, which is tied for the second most in the country over that stretch. Downs became just the fourth player in ACC history to catch at least 100 passes in a season, and his 101 receptions are tied for third all-time on the ACC’s single-season list. Antoine Green flashed his potential, finishing with by far the best numbers of his career. Green caught 31 passes for 612 yards (19.7 ypc) and five TDs, which included a mid-year stretch that saw him combine for 14 catches for 274 yards and four TDs against Notre Dame, Wake Forest and Pitt.
During the 2020 season, Galloway and his wide receivers were critical components in one of the nation’s most explosive offenses. The unit averaged 537.2 yards per game and 41.7 points per game, both UNC records. In the passing game, the Tar Heels posted 301.4 yards passing per game (18th NCAA/2nd ACC) and ranked sixth nationally in 10+ yard plays (146), 7th in 30+ yard plays and tied for second in both 50+ and 60+ yard plays (10/5). Junior Dyami Brown became the first Carolina player to record multiple 1,000-yard seasons, finishing 2020 with 1,099 yards, a 20-yard-per-catch average and eight TDs. His 1,099 yards ranked first in the ACC and sixth nationally, while his eight TDs ranked second in the ACC and 18th nationally. Brown earned third-team AP All-America honors, was a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award, and claimed unanimous All-ACC first-team recognition. An early NFL Draft entrant, Brown finished his career seventh on UNC’s all-time list in receiving yards (2,306) and tied for second in receiving TDs (21). Meanwhile, Dazz Newsome posted 54 receptions for 684 receiving yards and six TDs to finish his career with 188 catches for 2,435 yards and 18 TDs. Newsome’s 188 career receptions rank third all-time at UNC, his 2,435 yards rank fifth, and his 18 TDs are tied for seventh.
In his first season at UNC, Galloway mentored a wide-receiving corps that helped Carolina rank 12th nationally in total offense at 474 yards per game and 25th in passing offense at 285.8 yards per game. The receiving trio of Dazz Newsome, Dyami Brown and Beau Corrales combined for 163 receptions, 2,627 yards and 28 TDs. The 28 TDs are tied for the third most in the Power 5 by a trio. Both Newsome and Brown were recognized on All-ACC teams after becoming the first receiving tandem in Carolina history to post 1,000-yard seasons. Newsome ranked third in the ACC and 23rd nationally in receptions per game (6.0), and both Brown (1,034) and Newsome (1,018) ranked in the top 40 nationally in receiving yards. Brown’s 12 TDs tied the school record, ranking second in the ACC and tied for 12th nationally. Newsome’s 10 scores ranked sixth in the league and were tied for 25th nationally.
At Louisville, Galloway helped produce one of the nation’s highest-scoring offenses in 2016 and ‘17 as the Cardinals ranked among the top-five units in total offense and among the top 11 in scoring offense. The Cardinals averaged 538.8 yards and 40.3 points per game thanks in large part to Galloway’s receiving corp and Lamar Jackson, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2016.
In 2017, Louisville set school records for most total yards, while finishing fourth in passing yards and points. The Cardinals scored over 25 points and produced at least 400 yards of offense in 12 games, while passing for over 300 yards in nine contests.
Galloway saw his wide-receiver unit post outstanding numbers in 2017, with Jaylen Smith leading the way. A first-team All-ACC selection, Smith led the club with 60 receptions for 980 yards -- the highest total since 2007 -- and seven scores.
The 2016 campaign also was one of the most prolific in school history, finishing third in the nation in total offense, while scoring over 40 points seven times. The Cardinals averaged 532.7 yards per game and 42.5 points per game.
Spending two different stints at West Virginia (2008-10, 2013-15), Galloway enjoyed tremendous success in guiding the wide receivers at West Virginia. He was instrumental in developing an explosive Mountaineer offensive attack. In 2015, West Virginia was ranked 23rd nationally in total offense with 479.7 yards of offense, including 251 yards through the air.
Galloway tutored 2014 NFL Draft picks Kevin White and Mario Alford. White was one of the nation’s top players in 2014, when he helped lead the ninth-ranked WVU passing offense in the country and the 12th-ranked offense nationally. Following the season, White was named to 16 different All-America teams and was the No. 7 pick by the Chicago Bears.
White, who was a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award and a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, set six school records, finished No. 6 nationally in receptions per game and receiving yards per game and No. 12 in receiving touchdowns.
Alford, an All-American and a seventh-round draft selection of the Cincinnati Bengals, was No. 9 in the Big 12 in receptions per game and receiving yards per game and was No. 1 in receiving touchdowns.
In his first go-around at WVU, Galloway helped the Mountaineers to three bowl appearances, including a win over North Carolina in the 2008 Meineke Car Care Bowl. Three of WVU's touchdowns versus the Tar Heels came via the pass in a 31-30 win. The Mountaineers were co-BIG EAST champions in 2010 and also reached the 2010 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl.
During Galloway's first stint at West Virginia, the Mountaineers went 27-12 with three consecutive 9-4 seasons. In 2010, the Mountaineers ranked second in the BIG EAST in both passing offense and total offense while leading the league in passing efficiency. WVU receiver Jock Sanders ranked second in the BIG EAST in receiving in both 2009 and ‘10.
Galloway was named the 2010 BIG EAST Recruiter of the Year by ESPN.com. While recruiting South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, Galloway, signed a pair of first-round selections, wide receiver Tavon Austin and defensive end Bruce Irvin.
Before joining the Mountaineers’ staff, Galloway spent two seasons at Wake Forest, serving as wide receivers coach and co-passing game coordinator.
In his first season with the Demon Deacons in 2011, Galloway's wideouts were on the receiving end of a school-record 3,291 passing yards. Chris Givens was named first-team All-ACC after leading the conference in receiving yards per game (102.3). Givens also set the school record for receiving yards in a season with 1,330 on 83 catches and caught nine touchdowns. He was picked by St. Louis – now Los Angeles – in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Galloway coached for three seasons at Appalachian State, where he oversaw the split ends from 2005-07. He helped the Mountaineers to three FCS National Championships and coached three receivers who earned All-America honors.
From 2003-04, Galloway was the wide receivers coach at East Carolina, where he tutored Terrence Copper, who earned All-Conference USA honors while setting school records for receptions and receiving yards in a season.
A 1994 graduate of Western Carolina, Galloway was a four-year letterman who threw for 5,545 yards, the second-highest total in school history. He was a first team All-Southern Conference selection in 1993, when he led the Southern Conference in total offense with 231.9 yards per game. Galloway was a 2015 inductee into the Western Carolina Hall of Fame.
Galloway finished second in the nation in passing efficiency as a junior in 1992 with a 167.4 rating. He earned three SoCon Offensive Player of the Week awards and produced a 322-yard passing game against Georgia Southern in 1993. Galloway finished his career with 6,832 career total yards, while completing 355-of-639 career passes for 5,545 yards and 30 touchdowns.
After spending the 1995 season with the Charlotte Rage of the Arena Football League, Galloway started his coaching career in 1996 at Elon, where he served as the quarterbacks and wide receivers coach through 2002. During his time with the Phoenix, Galloway coached Aretka Banks, a two-time all-conference player.
Galloway and his wife Winslow are the parents of three children, Anna, Hayes and Griffith.
The Galloway File
Personal
Birthdate: March 11, 1971
Hometown: Eden, N.C.
Wife: Winslow
Children: daughter, Anna, and sons, Hayes and Griffith
Education
College: Western Carolina ‘94
An Eden, N.C. native, Galloway has been an assistant at the collegiate level for the last 27 seasons, including stops at Elon (1996-02), East Carolina (2003-04), Appalachian State (2005-07), West Virginia (2008-10, 2013-15), and Wake Forest (2011-12). He has produced 14 players that went on to play in the NFL, including nine drafted wide receivers since 2012.
In 2023, Galloway mentored a wide-receiving group that helped UNC produce one of the nation’s most dynamic offensive attacks. The Heels racked up 491.2 total yards per game, which ranked seventh nationally and first in the ACC, and 299.2 passing yards per game, which was good for 14th nationally and first in the league, all while dealing with a rash of injuries that forced a number of missed games. J.J. Jones led the group with 711 receiving yards and three TDs, while third-team All-ACC receiver Tez Walker posted 699 yards and seven TDs, despite missing the first four games of the year. Walker went on to be drafted in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.
During the 2022 season, Galloway led a receiving corps that drove the Carolina offense to a No. 11 ranking nationally in passing offense and a No. 26 ranking in scoring offense. Star pupil Josh Downs, who went on to be drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, led the ACC in receptions (94), receptions per game (8.5) and receiving yards per game (93.5) en route to second-team All-America and first-team All-ACC honors. A two-time Biletnikoff Award semifinalist, Downs finished his UNC career ranking third all-time in receptions (202), fourth in receiving yards (2,483) and second in receiving TDs (22). With a second 1,000-yard season for Downs, Galloway has now mentored five receivers to 1,000-yard seasons over the past four years, which is tied for the most nationally. Antoine Green was the team’s second-leading receiver, making 43 catches for 798 yards and seven TDs to earn third-team All-ACC recognition. He was picked in the seventh round of the ’23 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.
Galloway mentored a receiving unit in 2021 that helped UNC rank 10th nationally and third in the ACC in total offense (468.2 ypg) and 19th nationally and third in the ACC in scoring offense (35.2 ppg). The group was led by first-team All-ACC performer and Biletnikoff Award semifinalist Josh Downs, who caught 101 passes for 1,335 yards, both UNC single-season records. Downs is the fourth UNC receiver over the last three seasons under Galloway to eclipse 1,000 yards, which is tied for the second most in the country over that stretch. Downs became just the fourth player in ACC history to catch at least 100 passes in a season, and his 101 receptions are tied for third all-time on the ACC’s single-season list. Antoine Green flashed his potential, finishing with by far the best numbers of his career. Green caught 31 passes for 612 yards (19.7 ypc) and five TDs, which included a mid-year stretch that saw him combine for 14 catches for 274 yards and four TDs against Notre Dame, Wake Forest and Pitt.
During the 2020 season, Galloway and his wide receivers were critical components in one of the nation’s most explosive offenses. The unit averaged 537.2 yards per game and 41.7 points per game, both UNC records. In the passing game, the Tar Heels posted 301.4 yards passing per game (18th NCAA/2nd ACC) and ranked sixth nationally in 10+ yard plays (146), 7th in 30+ yard plays and tied for second in both 50+ and 60+ yard plays (10/5). Junior Dyami Brown became the first Carolina player to record multiple 1,000-yard seasons, finishing 2020 with 1,099 yards, a 20-yard-per-catch average and eight TDs. His 1,099 yards ranked first in the ACC and sixth nationally, while his eight TDs ranked second in the ACC and 18th nationally. Brown earned third-team AP All-America honors, was a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award, and claimed unanimous All-ACC first-team recognition. An early NFL Draft entrant, Brown finished his career seventh on UNC’s all-time list in receiving yards (2,306) and tied for second in receiving TDs (21). Meanwhile, Dazz Newsome posted 54 receptions for 684 receiving yards and six TDs to finish his career with 188 catches for 2,435 yards and 18 TDs. Newsome’s 188 career receptions rank third all-time at UNC, his 2,435 yards rank fifth, and his 18 TDs are tied for seventh.
In his first season at UNC, Galloway mentored a wide-receiving corps that helped Carolina rank 12th nationally in total offense at 474 yards per game and 25th in passing offense at 285.8 yards per game. The receiving trio of Dazz Newsome, Dyami Brown and Beau Corrales combined for 163 receptions, 2,627 yards and 28 TDs. The 28 TDs are tied for the third most in the Power 5 by a trio. Both Newsome and Brown were recognized on All-ACC teams after becoming the first receiving tandem in Carolina history to post 1,000-yard seasons. Newsome ranked third in the ACC and 23rd nationally in receptions per game (6.0), and both Brown (1,034) and Newsome (1,018) ranked in the top 40 nationally in receiving yards. Brown’s 12 TDs tied the school record, ranking second in the ACC and tied for 12th nationally. Newsome’s 10 scores ranked sixth in the league and were tied for 25th nationally.
At Louisville, Galloway helped produce one of the nation’s highest-scoring offenses in 2016 and ‘17 as the Cardinals ranked among the top-five units in total offense and among the top 11 in scoring offense. The Cardinals averaged 538.8 yards and 40.3 points per game thanks in large part to Galloway’s receiving corp and Lamar Jackson, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2016.
In 2017, Louisville set school records for most total yards, while finishing fourth in passing yards and points. The Cardinals scored over 25 points and produced at least 400 yards of offense in 12 games, while passing for over 300 yards in nine contests.
Galloway saw his wide-receiver unit post outstanding numbers in 2017, with Jaylen Smith leading the way. A first-team All-ACC selection, Smith led the club with 60 receptions for 980 yards -- the highest total since 2007 -- and seven scores.
The 2016 campaign also was one of the most prolific in school history, finishing third in the nation in total offense, while scoring over 40 points seven times. The Cardinals averaged 532.7 yards per game and 42.5 points per game.
Spending two different stints at West Virginia (2008-10, 2013-15), Galloway enjoyed tremendous success in guiding the wide receivers at West Virginia. He was instrumental in developing an explosive Mountaineer offensive attack. In 2015, West Virginia was ranked 23rd nationally in total offense with 479.7 yards of offense, including 251 yards through the air.
Galloway tutored 2014 NFL Draft picks Kevin White and Mario Alford. White was one of the nation’s top players in 2014, when he helped lead the ninth-ranked WVU passing offense in the country and the 12th-ranked offense nationally. Following the season, White was named to 16 different All-America teams and was the No. 7 pick by the Chicago Bears.
White, who was a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award and a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, set six school records, finished No. 6 nationally in receptions per game and receiving yards per game and No. 12 in receiving touchdowns.
Alford, an All-American and a seventh-round draft selection of the Cincinnati Bengals, was No. 9 in the Big 12 in receptions per game and receiving yards per game and was No. 1 in receiving touchdowns.
In his first go-around at WVU, Galloway helped the Mountaineers to three bowl appearances, including a win over North Carolina in the 2008 Meineke Car Care Bowl. Three of WVU's touchdowns versus the Tar Heels came via the pass in a 31-30 win. The Mountaineers were co-BIG EAST champions in 2010 and also reached the 2010 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl.
During Galloway's first stint at West Virginia, the Mountaineers went 27-12 with three consecutive 9-4 seasons. In 2010, the Mountaineers ranked second in the BIG EAST in both passing offense and total offense while leading the league in passing efficiency. WVU receiver Jock Sanders ranked second in the BIG EAST in receiving in both 2009 and ‘10.
Galloway was named the 2010 BIG EAST Recruiter of the Year by ESPN.com. While recruiting South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, Galloway, signed a pair of first-round selections, wide receiver Tavon Austin and defensive end Bruce Irvin.
Before joining the Mountaineers’ staff, Galloway spent two seasons at Wake Forest, serving as wide receivers coach and co-passing game coordinator.
In his first season with the Demon Deacons in 2011, Galloway's wideouts were on the receiving end of a school-record 3,291 passing yards. Chris Givens was named first-team All-ACC after leading the conference in receiving yards per game (102.3). Givens also set the school record for receiving yards in a season with 1,330 on 83 catches and caught nine touchdowns. He was picked by St. Louis – now Los Angeles – in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Galloway coached for three seasons at Appalachian State, where he oversaw the split ends from 2005-07. He helped the Mountaineers to three FCS National Championships and coached three receivers who earned All-America honors.
From 2003-04, Galloway was the wide receivers coach at East Carolina, where he tutored Terrence Copper, who earned All-Conference USA honors while setting school records for receptions and receiving yards in a season.
A 1994 graduate of Western Carolina, Galloway was a four-year letterman who threw for 5,545 yards, the second-highest total in school history. He was a first team All-Southern Conference selection in 1993, when he led the Southern Conference in total offense with 231.9 yards per game. Galloway was a 2015 inductee into the Western Carolina Hall of Fame.
Galloway finished second in the nation in passing efficiency as a junior in 1992 with a 167.4 rating. He earned three SoCon Offensive Player of the Week awards and produced a 322-yard passing game against Georgia Southern in 1993. Galloway finished his career with 6,832 career total yards, while completing 355-of-639 career passes for 5,545 yards and 30 touchdowns.
After spending the 1995 season with the Charlotte Rage of the Arena Football League, Galloway started his coaching career in 1996 at Elon, where he served as the quarterbacks and wide receivers coach through 2002. During his time with the Phoenix, Galloway coached Aretka Banks, a two-time all-conference player.
Galloway and his wife Winslow are the parents of three children, Anna, Hayes and Griffith.
The Galloway File
Personal
Birthdate: March 11, 1971
Hometown: Eden, N.C.
Wife: Winslow
Children: daughter, Anna, and sons, Hayes and Griffith
Education
College: Western Carolina ‘94
Galloway Coaching History
| Years | School | Title |
| 2023-present | North Carolina | Assistant Head Coach/Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers |
| 2021-22 | North Carolina | Assistant Head Coach/Wide Receivers |
| 2019-20 | North Carolina | Wide Receivers |
| 2016-18 | Louisville | Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers |
| 2013-15 | West Virginia | Assistant Head Coach/Wide Receivers |
| 2011-12 | Wake Forest | Wide Receivers/Co-Passing Game Coordinator |
| 2008-10 | West Virginia | Wide Receivers |
| 2005-07 | Appalachian State | Split Ends |
| 2003-04 | East Carolina | Wide Receivers |
| 1996-2002 | Elon | Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers |
Postseason Experience As a Coach
| Years | School | Bowl |
| 2023 | North Carolina | Duke's Mayo Bowl |
| 2022 | North Carolina | Holiday Bowl |
| 2021 | North Carolina | Duke's Mayo Bowl |
| 2020 | North Carolina | Orange Bowl |
| 2019 | North Carolina | Military Bowl |
| 2017 | Louisville | TaxSlayer Bowl |
| 2016 | Louisville | Citrus Bowl |
| 2016 | West Virginia | Cactus Bowl |
| 2014 | West Virginia | Liberty Bowl |
| 2011 | Wake Forest | Music City Bowl |
| 2010 | West Virginia | Champs Sports Bowl |
| 2010 | West Virginia | Gator Bowl |
| 2008 | West Virginia | Meineke Car Care Bowl |
| 2007 | Appalachian State | FCS National Champions |
| 2006 | Appalachian State | FCS National Champions |
| 2005 | Appalachian State | FCS National Champions |
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