| Current team | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receivers coach |
| Career number | 81, 84 |
| Birth date | January 7, 1973 (age 53) |
| Birth place | Camden, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft |
| Height in | 10 |
| Weight lb | 192 |
| High school | Camden |
| College | Penn State (1991–1995) |
| Draftyear | 1996 |
| Draftround | 2 |
| Draftpick | 52 |
| Pastteams | |
| Pastcoaching |
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| Highlights |
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| Statlabel 1 | Receptions |
| Statvalue 1 | 650 |
| Statlabel 2 | Receiving yards |
| Statvalue 2 | 7,751 |
| Statlabel 3 | Receiving touchdowns |
| Statvalue 3 | 35 |
| Pfr | EngrBo00 |
Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III (born January 7, 1973) is an American professional football coach and former wide receiver who is the wide receivers coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Engram played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, earning the 1994 Fred Biletnikoff Award, and was selected by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft. Engram also played for the Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs before becoming a coach by the 2010s.
Early life
Engram was born on January 7, 1973, in Camden, South Carolina. He attended Camden High School, where he was a three-time All-State selection at wide receiver. In 1991, Engram's father died in an automobile accident.[1]
College career
Engram enrolled at Pennsylvania State University in 1991. In August 1992, he and fellow Nittany Lions receiver Rick Sayles were arrested and charged with felony counts of burglary, theft, and receiving stolen property when they entered an unlocked apartment to steal various electronics.[2] Both were suspended by the team while Engram received a semester-long suspension from the university, after which he dropped out of school.[3] Following a year in the Centre County's adult rehabilitation program, Engram re-enrolled and rejoined the team for the 1993 season.[4][3]
As a college junior, Engram was the go-to receiver on Penn State's undefeated 1994 team. He garnered All-American honors and won the inaugual Biletnikoff Award, recognizing the season's outstanding college football receiver. Engram was the Nittany Lions' career receptions leader until 2008.[5] He is still the all-time leader in yards and touchdowns with 3,026 yards and 31 touchdowns.[6] He also racked up 786 career punt return yards for the Nittany Lions, ranking him second in school history. He graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science.
Professional career
Chicago Bears
Engram was selected in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft, 52nd overall to the Chicago Bears.[7] In his rookie season, he had 33 receptions for 389 yards and 6 touchdown catches. He also returned kicks. In 1999, he had his first 10-reception game in week 15 with 10 receptions for 94 yards and a touchdown, following this with a franchise-record 13 receptions 143 yards and two touchdowns.[8] The following season, he had just 16 receptions in three games before injury ended his 5 seasons with the Bears.
Seattle Seahawks
Engram signed with the Seattle Seahawks before the 2001 season. He would spend 8 seasons with the Seahawks and reached the 1,000-yard receiving threshold in 2007 (94 catches, 1,147 yards), which was the only 1,000-yard season of his career.
Despite being a starter in only 67 of the 109 games he played with Seattle, Engram ranks fifth in franchise history in receptions (399) and fourth in receiving yards (4,859).[9] His 94 receptions in 2007 was a Seahawks single-season record (since surpassed by Tyler Lockett), and he led the team in catches during the team's Super Bowl XL season in 2005 with 67.[9]
Engram was named to the Seahawks' 35th Anniversary Team in 2011.[9][10]
Kansas City Chiefs
Engram joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009, but only played in 5 games for the team.
Cleveland Browns
Engram signed with the Cleveland Browns in the 2010 preseason, but failed to make the roster and was released before the regular season began.
Retirement
On January 28, 2011, Engram announced his retirement from playing.[11]
NFL career statistics
| Legend | |
|---|---|
| Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | ||
| 1996 | CHI | 16 | 2 | 33 | 389 | 11.8 | 24 | 6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1997 | CHI | 11 | 11 | 45 | 399 | 8.9 | 23 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1998 | CHI | 16 | 16 | 64 | 987 | 15.4 | 79 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | CHI | 16 | 14 | 88 | 947 | 10.8 | 56 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | CHI | 3 | 3 | 16 | 109 | 6.8 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | SEA | 16 | 4 | 29 | 400 | 13.8 | 31 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2002 | SEA | 15 | 6 | 50 | 619 | 12.4 | 38 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2003 | SEA | 16 | 7 | 52 | 637 | 12.3 | 34 | 6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2004 | SEA | 13 | 7 | 36 | 499 | 13.9 | 60 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2005 | SEA | 13 | 13 | 67 | 778 | 11.6 | 56 | 3 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2006 | SEA | 7 | 6 | 24 | 290 | 12.1 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | SEA | 16 | 13 | 94 | 1,147 | 12.2 | 49 | 6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2008 | SEA | 13 | 11 | 47 | 489 | 10.4 | 37 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2009 | KC | 5 | 0 | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 18 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Career | 176 | 113 | 650 | 7,751 | 11.9 | 79 | 35 | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 9 | 0 | |
Postseason
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | ||
| 2003 | SEA | 1 | 1 | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 34 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2004 | SEA | 1 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 19 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2005 | SEA | 3 | 3 | 11 | 115 | 10.5 | 21 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2006 | SEA | 2 | 1 | 7 | 120 | 17.1 | 36 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2007 | SEA | 2 | 1 | 10 | 124 | 12.4 | 22 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Career | 9 | 7 | 35 | 476 | 13.6 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | |
Professional coaching career
San Francisco 49ers
The same day, Engram announced his retirement, he also accepted a job as an offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers.[11][12]
Pittsburgh Panthers
In 2012, it was announced that Engram would become the wide receivers coach for the Pittsburgh Panthers.[13]
Baltimore Ravens
On February 6, 2014, the Baltimore Ravens announced Engram as their new wide receivers coach.[14] On January 11, 2018, the Ravens announced his job switch as their tight ends coach.[15]
Wisconsin Badgers
Engram was the offensive coordinator for the Wisconsin Badgers during the 2022 season.[16]
Washington Commanders
Engram was hired as the wide receivers coach for the Washington Commanders on March 9, 2023.[17] Following the hiring of new head coach Dan Quinn in February 2024, Quinn chose to retain Engram on his coaching staff.[18]
Personal life
Engram and his wife Deanna have four children, one of whom died from sickle-cell disease in 2018.[13][19][20] In 2006, Engram was diagnosed with Graves-Basedow disease, which caused him to miss playing time during the season.[21]
References
- ^ Parrillo, Ray (September 3, 1995). "For Now, Bobby Engram Is Professional In Demeanor Only". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on December 21, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
- ^ Rudel, Neil (August 27, 1992). "Players blow a golden opportunity". Public Opinion. Retrieved September 15, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Paterno faith in Engram pays dividend". The Star-Ledger. AP. December 26, 1994. Retrieved September 15, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ Wiseman, Steve (December 29, 1993). "Camden's fallen hero rises again". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved September 15, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ Moody, Walt (November 16, 2008). "Butler works way into Penn State's record book". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved November 16, 2008.[dead link]
- ^ "Penn State Nittany Lions Receiving". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
- ^ "1996 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ^ "Bobby Engram Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2025-09-22.Bobby Engram game log
- ^ Farnsworth, Clare (May 17, 2011). "Quite the catch". Seattle Seahawks. Archived from the original on June 12, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
- ^ Farnsworth, Clare (May 17, 2011). "Engram 'humbled' by selection". Seattle Seahawks. Archived from the original on May 21, 2011. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
- ^ Sando, Mike (January 28, 2011). "Welcoming Bobby Engram back to West". ESPN.com
- ^ "San Francisco 49ers: Bobby Engram". Archived from the original on January 13, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
- ^ "Chryst Taps Former NFL Wideout Engram as Receivers Coach - PittsburghPanthers.com - University of Pittsburgh Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on February 1, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
- ^ "Bobby Engram - Baltimore Ravens bio". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- ^ Alper, Josh (February 6, 2023). "Bobby Engram has interviewed twice for Ravens offensive coordinator". NBCSports.com. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- ^ "Wisconsin names Bobby Engram as offensive coordinator". uwbadgers.com. University of Wisconsin–Madison. January 31, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ Washington Commanders Public Relations (March 9, 2023). "Commanders announce additional coaching staff changes". Commanders.com. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- ^ Manning, Bryan (February 13, 2024). "Bobby Engram to return as Commanders wide receivers coach". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Kelley, Steve (August 30, 2006). "Now, it's dad Engram's chance to change a life". The Seattle Times
- ^ "Ravens Coach's Daughter Dies Saturday". 13 WJZ Baltimore. August 25, 2018.
- ^ "Archived copy". NFL.com. Archived from the original on December 16, 2006. Retrieved December 10, 2006.