Michael Desormeaux
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Current position | |
| Title | Wide receivers coach |
| Team | Louisiana |
| Conference | Sun Belt |
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
September 29, 1985 New Iberia, Louisiana |
| Alma mater | University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2008 |
| Playing career | |
| 2005–2008 | Louisiana–Lafayette |
| 2009 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 2009 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Position(s) | Quarterback, defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2016 | Louisiana–Lafayette (RB) |
| 2017 | Louisiana (Interim HC) |
| 2017–present | Louisiana (TE) |
Michael Desormeaux (born September 29, 1985) an American college football Tight Ends coach at Louisiana and former professional gridiron football defensive back. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Professional playing career
Jacksonville Jaguars
Desormeaux was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 26, 2009. After being waived on September 5, Desormeaux was signed to the Jaguars' practice squad on September 6. He was released on September 21.
Calgary Stampeders
Desormeaux signed a practice roster agreement with the Calgary Stampeders on October 8, 2009.
Coaching career
On December 3, 2017, following the firing of head coach Mark Hudspeth, Desormeaux was named as interim head coach. On December 15, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette named new head coach of the Ragin' Cajuns would be Billy Napier. After Napier was hired, Desormeaux was named Assistant Head Coach and Tight Ends coach.
Personal life
Desormeaux is married to Lindsey Sale Desormeaux. His distant cousin is horse jockey Kent Desormeaux.