Las Vegas Raiders defensive line coach history

Rob Leonard

Leonard is the defensive line coach for the Las Vegas Raiders since the 2023 season, a total of two years.

Frank Okam

Okam was the defensive line coach for the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2022 season.

Rod Marinelli

Marinelli was the defensive line coach for the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Marinelli in playoff games.

Brentson Buckner

Buckner was the defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 2019 season.

Mike Trgovac

Trgovac was the defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 2018 season. Trgovac's record as the team's defensive line coach was 4-12-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Las Vegas Raiders history.

Jethro Franklin

Franklin was the defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 2015-2017 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Franklin in playoff games.

Terrell Williams

Williams was the defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 2012-2014 seasons, a total of three years. Williams' record as the team's defensive line coach was 11-37-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Las Vegas Raiders history.

Mike Waufle

Waufle was the defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 1998-2003, 2010-2011 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2000-2002) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Waufle in playoff games. In 2002, the Oakland Raiders faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII and the Raiders, under the direction of head coach Bill Callahan, lost 21-48.

Dwaine Board

Board was the defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 2009 season.

Don Johnson

Johnson was the defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years.

Keith Millard

Millard was the defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 2005-2008 seasons, a total of four years. Millard's record as the team's defensive line coach was 15-49-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Las Vegas Raiders history.

Sam Clancy

Clancy was the defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years.

Bill Urbanik

Urbanik was the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Raiders and Oakland Raiders in the 1989-1990, 1997 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1990) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Urbanik in playoff games.

Floyd Peters

Peters was the defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years.

Ray Hamilton

Hamilton was the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years. Hamilton's record as the team's defensive line coach was 19-13-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Las Vegas Raiders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1993) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Hamilton in playoff games.

Gunther Cunningham

Cunningham was the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1994 season.

Earl Leggett

Leggett was the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Raiders and Oakland Raiders in the 1980-1988, 1991-1992 seasons, a total of eleven years. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1980, 1982-1985, 1991) and had a 8-4 record under Coach Leggett in playoff games. In 1980, the Oakland Raiders faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XV and the Raiders, under the direction of head coach Tom Flores, won 27-10. In 1983, the Los Angeles Raiders faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII and the Raiders, under the direction of head coach Tom Flores, won 38-9.

Oliver Spencer

Spencer was the defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 1979 season.

Tom Dahms

Dahms was the defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 1963-1978 seasons, a total of sixteen years. Dahms' record as the team's defensive line coach was 159-56-11, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Las Vegas Raiders history. The team made it to the playoffs ten times (1967-1970, 1972-1977) and had a 11-9 record under Coach Dahms in playoff games. In 1967, the Oakland Raiders faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl II and the Raiders, under the direction of head coach John Rauch, lost 14-33. In 1976, the Oakland Raiders faced off against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI and the Raiders, under the direction of head coach John Madden, won 32-14.

Bob Maddock

Maddock was the defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 1963 season. Maddock's record as the team's defensive line coach was 10-4-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Las Vegas Raiders history.


Las Vegas Raiders defensive line coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Rob Leonard 2023-2024 10-15-0 40.0% 0-0
Frank Okam 2022 6-11-0 35.3% 0-0
Rod Marinelli 2020-2021 18-15-0 54.5% 0-1
Brentson Buckner 2019 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Mike Trgovac 2018 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Jethro Franklin 2015-2017 25-23-0 52.1% 0-1
Terrell Williams 2012-2014 11-37-0 22.9% 0-0
Mike Waufle 1998-2003, 2010-2011 69-59-0 53.9% 4-3
Dwaine Board 2009 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Keith Millard 2005-2008 15-49-0 23.4% 0-0
Don Johnson 2007-2008 9-23-0 28.1% 0-0
Sam Clancy 2004-2005 9-23-0 28.1% 0-0
Bill Urbanik 1989-1990, 1997 24-24-0 50.0% 1-1
Floyd Peters 1995-1996 15-17-0 46.9% 0-0
Gunther Cunningham 1994 9-7-0 56.3% 0-0
Ray Hamilton 1993-1994 19-13-0 59.4% 0-1
Earl Leggett 1980-1988, 1991-1992 97-71-0 57.7% 8-4
Oliver Spencer 1979 9-7-0 56.3% 0-0
Tom Dahms 1963-1978 159-56-11 72.8% 11-9
Bob Maddock 1963 10-4-0 71.4% 0-0

Las Vegas Raiders defensive line coach facts

  • Bob Maddock and Tom Dahms was the first defensive line coach in Raiders history in 1963.
  • Tom Dahms coached the most seasons as the Raiders's defensive line coach at sixteen seasons.
  • Rob Leonard is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.