Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach history
Daronte Jones
Jones is the defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings since the 2020 season, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Jones in playoff games.
Karl Scott
Scott was the defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2021 season. Scott's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 8-9-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Jerry Gray
Gray was the defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2014-2019 seasons, a total of six years. Gray's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 57-38-1, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2015, 2017, 2019) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Gray in playoff games.
Joe Woods
Woods was the defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006-2013 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2008-2009, 2012) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Woods in playoff games.
Jerry Brown
Brown was the defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1990-1991 seasons, a total of two years. Brown's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 14-18-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Pete Carroll
Carroll was the defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985-1989 seasons, a total of five years. Carroll's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 45-34-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1987-1989) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Carroll in playoff games.
Neill Armstrong
Armstrong was the defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1970 season. Armstrong's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 12-2-0, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1970) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Armstrong in playoff games.
Jack Faulkner
Faulkner was the defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1965 season.
Harry Gilmer
Gilmer was the defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1961-1964 seasons, a total of four years. Gilmer's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 18-35-3, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daronte Jones | 2020, 2022-2024 | 32-25-0 | 56.1% | 0-1 |
| Karl Scott | 2021 | 8-9-0 | 47.1% | 0-0 |
| Jerry Gray | 2014-2019 | 57-38-1 | 59.9% | 2-3 |
| Joe Woods | 2006-2013 | 60-67-1 | 47.3% | 1-3 |
| Jerry Brown | 1990-1991 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Pete Carroll | 1985-1989 | 45-34-0 | 57.0% | 3-3 |
| Neill Armstrong | 1970 | 12-2-0 | 85.7% | 0-1 |
| Jack Faulkner | 1965 | 7-7-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Harry Gilmer | 1961-1964 | 18-35-3 | 34.8% | 0-0 |
Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach facts
- Harry Gilmer was the first defensive backs coach in Vikings history in 1961.
- Joe Woods coached the most seasons as the Vikings's defensive backs coach at eight seasons.
- Daronte Jones is the current defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.