Steve Wilks
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 145-112-1 | 56.40% | 7-7 | 50.00% |
Coaching Tree
Parents:
Lovie Smith, Norv Turner, Ron Rivera
Biography
Career Summary
Steve Wilks was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 2006 to 2023, finishing his career as the defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers. Over his sixteen years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 145-112-1. He was also the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals for the 2018 season. The Cardinals went 3-13-0 in this lone season as a head coach. During his career he was a head coach for one season. He was fired from the Cardinals on Monday, December 31, 2018.
Steve Wilks Coaching Tree
Before he was a head coach, Wilks served as an assistant coach for Lovie Smith, Norv Turner, Ron Rivera, Freddie Kitchens, Matt Rhule, and Kyle Shanahan. Six of these years were spent on Rivera's coaching staff.
Playing Career
Wilks played defensive back while at college.
Personal Information
Wilks was born on Friday, August 8, 1969 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Coordinator | 12-5-0 | 2-1 |
| 2022 Carolina Panthers | Defensive Pass Game Coordinator / Secondary Coach | 1-4-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 Carolina Panthers | Interim Head Coach | 6-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 Cleveland Browns | Defensive Coordinator | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 Arizona Cardinals | Head Coach | 3-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 Carolina Panthers | Defensive Coordinator | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2016 Carolina Panthers | Assistant Head Coach / Secondary Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2015 Carolina Panthers | Assistant Head Coach / Secondary Coach | 15-1-0 | 2-1 |
| 2014 Carolina Panthers | Passing Defense Coordinator / Secondary Coach | 7-8-1 | 1-1 |
| 2013 Carolina Panthers | Passing Defense Coordinator / Secondary Coach | 12-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 2012 Carolina Panthers | Passing Defense Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2011 San Diego Chargers | Assistant Head Coach / Secondary Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2010 San Diego Chargers | Secondary Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2009 San Diego Chargers | Secondary Coach | 13-3-0 | 0-1 |
| 2008 Chicago Bears | Defensive Backs Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2007 Chicago Bears | Defensive Backs Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2006 Chicago Bears | Defensive Backs Coach | 13-3-0 | 2-1 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as head coach: 1
- Named the interim head coach during the 2022 season for the Carolina Panthers
- Years as a coordinator: 3
- Conference Championships won: 2006, 2015, and 2023
- Past teams coached for: San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals, San Diego Chargers, Chicago Bears
- Position Played: Defensive Back
- Date of Birth: Friday, August 8, 1969 (55 years old), Charlotte, North Carolina