Lou Ayeni
Running Backs Coach, Denver Broncos (DEN).
Quick Facts
- Role: Running Backs Coach
- Team: Denver Broncos (DEN)
- NFL experience: 20 years
- Reports to: Sean Payton (Head Coach)
- Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees
Background
Lou Ayeni enters his third season as running backs coach for the Denver Broncos in 2025. He was hired by the club on March 25, 2023. In his first two seasons, Ayeni oversaw the development of undrafted running back Jaleel McLaughlin, who accumulated 189 rushing attempts for 906 yards (4.8 avg.) with two touchdowns along with 55 receptions for 236 yards and four scores—among the most ever by a Broncos undrafted running back in his first two seasons.
Scheme & Fantasy Angle
Ayeni directs Denver's running back room, and how he distributes carries and develops backs shapes the fantasy outlook for the team's ball carriers.