Syracuse, N.Y. — Former Syracuse and NFL defensive back Steve Gregory has been hired as SU's special teams quality control coach, SU Athletics announced in a release Thursday evening.
Gregory, who last played for the New England Patriots in 2013, is one of four hires to the quality control staff. Also joining the group will bee Joe Furco (offense), Jesse Johnson (defense) and Bart Tanski (defense).
Gregory played at Syracuse from 2002-05, leaving the secondary to play wide receiver his junior year before returning to be a defensive back as a senior. He finished his Orange career ranked third in program history in passes defended with 40, third in pass break-ups with 34 and tied for second with five blocked field goals.