Ken Norton Jr.
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 125-79-0 | 61.27% | 10-8 | 55.56% |
Biography
Career Summary
Ken Norton Jr. is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the linebackers coach for the Washington Commanders since 2024. Prior to this season, he coached for the Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders for twelve seasons. His most recent position was with the Seahawks as their defensive coordinator.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Washington Commanders | Linebackers Coach | 12-5-0 | 2-1 |
| 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: Washington Commanders, Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders
- Date of Birth: Thursday, September 29, 1966 (58 years old), Jacksonville, Illinois