Seattle Seahawks running backs coach history

Kennedy Polamalu

Polamalu is the running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks since the 2024 season.

Chad Morton

Morton was the running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2017-2023 seasons, a total of seven years. Morton's record as the team's running backs coach was 67-48-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2018-2020, 2022) and had a 1-4 record under Coach Morton in playoff games.

Sherman Smith

Smith was the running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2010-2016 seasons, a total of seven years. Smith's record as the team's running backs coach was 70-41-1, making him the most successful running backs coach in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (2010, 2012-2016) and had a 9-5 record under Coach Smith in playoff games. In 2013, the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII and the Seahawks, under the direction of head coach Pete Carroll, won 43-8. In 2014, the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX and the Seahawks, under the direction of head coach Pete Carroll, lost 24-28.

Kasey Dunn

Dunn was the running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2008-2009 seasons, a total of two years. Dunn's record as the team's running backs coach was 9-23-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in Seattle Seahawks history.

Lyvonia Albert "Stump" Mitchell

Mitchell was the running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1999-2007 seasons, a total of nine years. Mitchell's record as the team's running backs coach was 82-62-0, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1999, 2003-2007) and had a 4-6 record under Coach Mitchell in playoff games. In 2005, the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL and the Seahawks, under the direction of head coach Mike Holmgren, lost 10-21.

Tim Lappano

Lappano was the running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1998 season.

Clarence Shelmon

Shelmon was the running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1992-1997 seasons, a total of six years. Shelmon's record as the team's running backs coach was 37-59-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Seattle Seahawks history.

Chick Harris

Harris was the running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1983-1991 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1983-1984, 1987-1988) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Harris in playoff games.

Andy MacDonald

MacDonald was the running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1976-1982 seasons, a total of seven years. MacDonald's record as the team's running backs coach was 39-62-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Seattle Seahawks history.

Seattle Seahawks running backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Kennedy Polamalu 2024 8-7-0 53.3% 0-0
Chad Morton 2017-2023 67-48-0 58.3% 1-4
Sherman Smith 2010-2016 70-41-1 62.9% 9-5
Kasey Dunn 2008-2009 9-23-0 28.1% 0-0
Lyvonia Albert "Stump" Mitchell 1999-2007 82-62-0 56.9% 4-6
Tim Lappano 1998 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Clarence Shelmon 1992-1997 37-59-0 38.5% 0-0
Chick Harris 1983-1991 80-63-0 55.9% 3-4
Andy MacDonald 1976-1982 39-62-0 38.6% 0-0

Seattle Seahawks running backs coach facts