Joe Whitt Jr.
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 168-122-2 | 57.88% | 12-11 | 52.17% |
Biography
Career Summary
Joe Whitt Jr. is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the defensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders since 2024. Prior to this season, he coached for the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, and Dallas Cowboys for seventeen seasons. His most recent position was with the Cowboys as their defensive pass game coordinator/secondary coach.
Playing Career
Whitt Jr. played wide receiver while at college.
Personal Information
Whitt Jr. was born on Wednesday, July 19, 1978 in Auburn, Alabama.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Washington Commanders | Defensive Coordinator | 12-5-0 | 2-1 |
| 2023 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Pass Game Coordinator / Secondary Coach | 12-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2022 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Pass Game Coordinator / Secondary Coach | 12-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 2021 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Pass Game Coordinator / Secondary Coach | 12-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2020 Atlanta Falcons | Defensive Pass Game Coordinator / Secondary Coach | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 Cleveland Browns | Defensive Passing Game Coordinator / Secondary Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 Green Bay Packers | Defensive Pass Game Coordinator | 6-9-1 | 0-0 |
| 2017 Green Bay Packers | Secondary Coach-Cornerbacks | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 Green Bay Packers | Secondary Coach-Cornerbacks | 10-6-0 | 2-1 |
| 2015 Green Bay Packers | Secondary Coach-Cornerbacks | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 2014 Green Bay Packers | Secondary Coach-Cornerbacks | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 2013 Green Bay Packers | Secondary Coach-Cornerbacks | 8-7-1 | 0-1 |
| 2012 Green Bay Packers | Secondary Coach-Cornerbacks | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 2011 Green Bay Packers | Cornerbacks Coach | 15-1-0 | 0-1 |
| 2010 Green Bay Packers | Cornerbacks Coach | 10-6-0 | 4-0 |
| 2009 Green Bay Packers | Cornerbacks Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2008 Green Bay Packers | Defensive Quality Control Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2007 Atlanta Falcons | Assistant Defensive Backs Coach | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2006 Louisville Cardinals | Cornerbacks Coach | 12-1-0 | |
| 2005 Louisville Cardinals | Cornerbacks Coach | 9-3-0 | |
| 2004 Louisville Cardinals | Cornerbacks Coach | 11-1-0 | |
| 2003 Louisville Cardinals | Cornerbacks Coach | 9-4-0 | |
| 2001 Auburn Tigers | Graduate Assistant | 7-5-0 | |
| 2000 Auburn Tigers | Graduate Assistant | 9-4-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as a coordinator: 1
- Championships won: 2010
- Conference Championships won: 2010
- Past teams coached for: Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers
- Position Played: Wide Receiver
- Date of Birth: Wednesday, July 19, 1978 (46 years old), Auburn, Alabama