Kevin O'Dea
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 202-199-0 | 50.37% | 10-11 | 47.62% |
Biography
Career Summary
Kevin O'Dea was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1994 to 2025, finishing his career as the special teams assistant coach of the New York Jets. Over his twenty-five years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 202-199-0. O'Dea will be the special teams assistant coach of the New York Jets for the 2026 season.
Playing Career
O'Dea played defensive back and wide receiver while at college.
Personal Information
O'Dea was born on Thursday, June 9, 1960 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 New York Jets | Special Teams Assistant Coach | 3-14-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 New Orleans Saints | Assistant Special Teams Coach | 13-3-0 | 1-1 |
| 2017 New Orleans Saints | Assistant Special Teams Coach | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 2016 New Orleans Saints | Assistant Special Teams Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2015 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Special Teams Coordinator | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2014 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Special Teams Coordinator | 2-14-0 | 0-0 |
| 2013 Kansas City Chiefs | Assistant Special Teams Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2012 Chicago Bears | Assistant Special Teams Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 2011 Chicago Bears | Assistant Special Teams Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2009 New York Jets | Special Teams Coach | 9-7-0 | 2-1 |
| 2008 New York Jets | Special Teams Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2007 Chicago Bears | Assistant Special Teams Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2006 Chicago Bears | Assistant Special Teams Coach | 13-3-0 | 2-1 |
| 2005 Arizona Cardinals | Special Teams Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2004 Arizona Cardinals | Special Teams Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2003 Detroit Lions | Special Teams Assistant Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2002 Detroit Lions | Special Teams Assistant Coach / Advance Scout | 3-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 2001 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Offensive Assistant Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 2000 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Defensive Assistant Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1999 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Defensive Assistant Coach | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 1998 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Defensive Assistant Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1997 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Defensive Assistant Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1996 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Defensive Assistant Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1995 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Assistant Coach / Special Teams Assistant Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 1994 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Assistant Coach / Special Teams Assistant Coach | 11-5-0 | 2-1 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as a coordinator: 2
- Conference Championships won: 1994 and 2006
- Past teams coached for: New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, San Diego Chargers
- Colleges Attended: LHU and Virginia
- Positions Played: Defensive Back and Wide Receiver
- Date of Birth: Thursday, June 9, 1960 (66 years old), Williamsport, Pennsylvania