| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1941 (age 82–83) |
| Playing career | |
| 1960–1962 | Texas |
| Position(s) | Linebacker, fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1963–1964 | Texas (assistant) |
| 1966–1968 | Tulane (assistant) |
| 1968–1972 | Baylor (assistant) |
| 1974 | Memphis State (assistant) |
| 1975 | Colorado (assistant) |
| 1976–1979 | Northern Illinois |
| 1980–1983 | Midland HS (TX) |
| 1984–1991 | Lufkin HS (TX) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 14–29–1 (college) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
John Patrick Culpepper Jr. (born 1941) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Northern Illinois University from 1976 to 1979, compiling a record of 14–29–1.
A native of Johnson County, Texas, Culpepper was a linebacker for the Texas Longhorns 1960–1962. He helped his teams to Southwest Conference championships in 1961 and 1962. Culpepper was an All-SWC selection in 1961 and a team co-captain as a senior. He is best remembered for his hit (along with Johnny Treadwell) on Arkansas' Danny Brabham in 1962 that forced a fumble at the goal line and spurred the Longhorns to a 7–3 victory and a SWC title.[1]