John Mitchell
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 312-199-3 | 60.99% | 20-16 | 55.56% |
Biography
Career Summary
John Mitchell was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1991 to 2022, finishing his career as the assistant head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Over his thirty-two years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 312-199-3.
Playing Career
Mitchell played defensive end while at college.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach | 9-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach | 9-7-1 | 0-1 |
| 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach | 12-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 2019 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach | 9-6-1 | 0-0 |
| 2017 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Line Coach | 13-3-0 | 0-1 |
| 2016 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 2-1 |
| 2015 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Line Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 2014 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2013 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Line Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2012 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Line Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2011 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Line Coach | 12-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Line Coach | 12-4-0 | 2-1 |
| 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Line Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Line Coach | 12-4-0 | 3-0 |
| 2007 Pittsburgh Steelers | Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Line Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 2006 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Line Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 4-0 |
| 2004 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Line Coach | 15-1-0 | 1-1 |
| 2003 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Line Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2002 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Line Coach | 10-5-1 | 1-1 |
| 2001 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Line Coach | 13-3-0 | 1-1 |
| 2000 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Line Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1999 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Line Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1998 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1997 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 1996 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Line Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1995 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 2-1 |
| 1994 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Line Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1993 Cleveland Browns | Defensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1992 Cleveland Browns | Defensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1991 Cleveland Browns | Defensive Line Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1990 Louisiana State Tigers | Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach | 5-6-0 | |
| 1989 Temple Owls | Linebackers Coach | 1-10-0 | |
| 1988 Temple Owls | Linebackers Coach | 4-7-0 | |
| 1987 Temple Owls | Linebackers Coach | 3-8-0 | |
| 1986 Temple Owls | Defensive Line Coach | 6-5-0 | |
| 1982 Arkansas Razorbacks | Defensive Line Coach | 9-2-1 | |
| 1981 Arkansas Razorbacks | Defensive Line Coach | 8-4-0 | |
| 1980 Arkansas Razorbacks | Defensive Line Coach | 7-5-0 | |
| 1979 Arkansas Razorbacks | Defensive Line Coach | 10-2-0 | |
| 1978 Arkansas Razorbacks | Defensive Line Coach | 9-2-1 | |
| 1977 Arkansas Razorbacks | Defensive Line Coach | 11-1-0 | |
| 1976 Alabama Crimson Tide | Defensive Line Coach | 9-3-0 | |
| 1975 Alabama Crimson Tide | Defensive Line Coach | 11-1-0 | |
| 1974 Alabama Crimson Tide | Defensive Line Coach | 11-1-0 | |
| 1973 Alabama Crimson Tide | Defensive Line Coach | 11-1-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Championships won: 2005 and 2008
- Conference Championships won: 1995, 2005, 2008, and 2010
- Past teams coached for: Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns
- College Attended: Alabama Crimson Tide
- Position Played: Defensive End