Les Snead

The Eufaula, Ala. native was a graduate assistant at Auburn after his collegiate playing career ended. Snead also was an administrative assistant of football operations at his alma mater in 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and planned to attend medical school until he was offered a graduate assistant coaching position at his alma mater. He earned a Master of Education degree at Auburn while working as a graduate assistant. Snead played tight end for Auburn from 1992-93 and was part of the Tigers' perfect 11-0 team in 1993. He also earned Southeast Region Academic All-American honors during his college career. Snead joined the Falcons after three seasons (1995-97) in the pro scouting department of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was hired by the Jaguars prior to the franchise's first season and helped put together a team that garnered an AFC Championship game berth in just its second year of existence. Jacksonville won its first division title in Snead's final year with the team. Snead helped construct a roster that has been one of the NFL's best over the last few years. From 2008-11, the Falcons had four consecutive winning seasons, winning 43 games during that time, which are the fifth-most wins in the NFL over that time period. The Falcons participated in one Super Bowl and two NFC Championship games during Snead's tenure with the club.