Kevin O'Dea
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 199-185-0 | 51.82% | 10-11 | 47.62% |
Biography
Career Summary
Kevin O'Dea is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the special teams assistant coach for the New York Jets since 2025. Prior to this season, he coached for the San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, and New Orleans Saints for twenty-four seasons. His most recent position was with the Saints as their assistant special teams coach. O'Dea was hired as the new special teams assistant coach of the New York Jets for the 2025 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 | 0-0-0 | 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 (65 years old), Williamsport, Pennsylvania