Miami Dolphins running backs coach history

Eric Studesville

Studesville is the running backs coach for the Miami Dolphins since the 2018 season, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Studesville in playoff games.

Danny Barrett

Barrett was the running backs coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Barrett in playoff games.

Jeff Nixon

Nixon was the running backs coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2011-2015 seasons, a total of five years. Nixon's record as the team's running backs coach was 35-45-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Miami Dolphins history.

James Saxon

Saxon was the running backs coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2008-2010 seasons, a total of three years. Saxon's record as the team's running backs coach was 25-23-0, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Saxon in playoff games.

Bobby Jackson

Jackson was the running backs coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2007 season. Jackson's record as the team's running backs coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in Miami Dolphins history.

Bobby Williams

Williams was the running backs coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2005-2006 seasons, a total of two years. Williams' record as the team's running backs coach was 15-17-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Miami Dolphins history.

Joel Collier

Collier was the running backs coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1998-2004 seasons, a total of seven years. Collier's record as the team's running backs coach was 64-48-0, making him the most successful running backs coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1998-2001) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Collier in playoff games.

Kippy Brown

Brown was the running backs coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1996-1997 seasons, a total of two years. Brown's record as the team's running backs coach was 17-15-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1997) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Brown in playoff games.


Miami Dolphins running backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Eric Studesville 2018-2024 57-56-0 50.4% 0-2
Danny Barrett 2016-2017 16-16-0 50.0% 0-1
Jeff Nixon 2011-2015 35-45-0 43.8% 0-0
James Saxon 2008-2010 25-23-0 52.1% 0-1
Bobby Jackson 2007 1-15-0 6.3% 0-0
Bobby Williams 2005-2006 15-17-0 46.9% 0-0
Joel Collier 1998-2004 64-48-0 57.1% 3-4
Kippy Brown 1996-1997 17-15-0 53.1% 0-1

Miami Dolphins running backs coach facts

  • Kippy Brown was the first running backs coach in Dolphins history in 1996.
  • Joel Collier and Eric Studesville coached the most seasons as the Dolphins's running backs coach at seven seasons.
  • Eric Studesville is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2018 season.