Atlanta Falcons assistant defensive backs coach history
Ricky Manning, Jr.
Manning, Jr. is the assistant defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons since the 2026 season.
Nick Perry
Perry was the assistant defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years. Perry's record as the team's assistant defensive backs coach was 14-20-0, making him the most successful assistant defensive backs coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Joe Whitt Jr.
Whitt Jr. was the assistant defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2007 season. Whitt Jr.'s record as the team's assistant defensive backs coach was 4-12-0, making him the second-most successful assistant defensive backs coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Atlanta Falcons assistant defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Manning, Jr. | 2026 | 0-0-0 | 0% | 0-0 |
| Nick Perry | 2021-2022 | 14-20-0 | 41.2% | 0-0 |
| Joe Whitt Jr. | 2007 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
Atlanta Falcons assistant defensive backs coach facts
- Joe Whitt Jr. was the first assistant defensive backs coach in Falcons history in 2007.
- Nick Perry coached the most seasons as the Falcons's assistant defensive backs coach at two seasons.
- Ricky Manning, Jr. is the current assistant defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2026 season.