Ken Norton Jr.

Coaching Record

Years Coached Record Win % Playoff record Playoff win %
12 113-74-0 60.43% 8-7 53.33%

Biography

Career Summary

Ken Norton Jr. was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 2010 to 2021, finishing his career as the defensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks. Over his twelve years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 115-78-0. Norton, Jr. will be the new linebackers coach for the Washington Commanders for the 2024 season.

Career Awards

During the 2016 season as the defensive coordinator of the Oakland Raiders he coached Khalil Mack to the AP Defensive Player of the Year.

Personal Information

Jr. was born on Thursday, September 29, 1966 in Jacksonville, Illinois.


History

Year Position Record Playoff record
2021 Seattle Seahawks Defensive Coordinator 7-10-0 0-0
2020 Seattle Seahawks Defensive Coordinator 12-4-0 0-1
2019 Seattle Seahawks Defensive Coordinator 11-5-0 1-1
2018 Seattle Seahawks Defensive Coordinator 10-6-0 0-1
2017 Oakland Raiders Defensive Coordinator 4-6-0 0-0
2016 Oakland Raiders Defensive Coordinator 12-4-0 0-1
2015 Oakland Raiders Defensive Coordinator 7-9-0 0-0
2014 Seattle Seahawks Linebackers Coach 12-4-0 2-1
2013 Seattle Seahawks Linebackers Coach 13-3-0 3-0
2012 Seattle Seahawks Linebackers Coach 11-5-0 1-1
2011 Seattle Seahawks Linebackers Coach 7-9-0 0-0
2010 Seattle Seahawks Linebackers Coach 7-9-0 1-1

Coach history guide

Seasons with a championship win Seasons with a conference championship

Coach facts

  • Years as a coordinator: 7
  • Championships won: 2013
  • Conference Championships won: 2013 and 2014
  • Past teams coached for: Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders
  • Date of Birth: Thursday, September 29, 1966 (57 years old), Jacksonville, Illinois