Nate Scheelhaase
Definition
Nathan 'Nate' Scheelhaase (born November 8, 1990) is an American football coach and former college quarterback, currently serving as the pass game coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams.
A record-setting quarterback for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini from 2010 to 2013, where he amassed 10,634 total offensive yards and led the team to consecutive bowl victories in the 2010 Texas Bowl and 2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl.
Former offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Iowa State Cyclones (2023), with prior roles at Iowa State and Illinois, known for his emphasis on efficiency, pre-snap motions, and psychological deception in offensive schemes.
Examples
Nate Scheelhaase's pass game wizardry has the Rams' offense humming like a well-oiled illusion factory.
From slinging touchdown passes at Illinois to calling the shots for the Rams, Nate Scheelhaase proves you can teach an old quarterback new tricks.
The Browns requested an interview with Nate Scheelhaase for head coach, betting that his deceptive motions could fool even the most skeptical front office.
Nate Scheelhaase turned Iowa State's run game into a highlight reel before upgrading to the NFL spotlight with the Rams.