Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator history

Mike Caldwell

Caldwell is the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars since the 2022 season, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Caldwell in playoff games.

Joe Cullen

Cullen was the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2021 season. Cullen's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 3-14-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Jacksonville Jaguars history.

Todd Wash

Wash was the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016-2020 seasons, a total of five years. Wash's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 25-55-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Jacksonville Jaguars history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Wash in playoff games.

Bob Babich

Babich was the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2013-2015 seasons, a total of three years. Babich's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 12-36-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Jacksonville Jaguars history.

Mel Tucker

Tucker was the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2009-2012 seasons, a total of four years.

Gregg Williams

Williams was the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2008 season. Williams' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 5-11-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Jacksonville Jaguars history.

Mike Smith

Smith was the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2003-2007 seasons, a total of five years. Smith's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 45-35-0, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Jacksonville Jaguars history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2005, 2007) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.

John Pease

Pease was the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2002 season.

Gary Moeller

Moeller was the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2001 season.

Dom Capers

Capers was the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years. Capers' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 21-11-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Jacksonville Jaguars history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Capers in playoff games.

Dick Jauron

Jauron was the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1995-1998 seasons, a total of four years. Jauron's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 35-29-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Jacksonville Jaguars history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1996-1998) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Jauron in playoff games.


Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Mike Caldwell 2022-2023 18-16-0 52.9% 1-1
Joe Cullen 2021 3-14-0 17.6% 0-0
Todd Wash 2016-2020 25-55-0 31.3% 2-1
Bob Babich 2013-2015 12-36-0 25.0% 0-0
Mel Tucker 2009-2012 22-42-0 34.4% 0-0
Gregg Williams 2008 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Mike Smith 2003-2007 45-35-0 56.3% 1-2
John Pease 2002 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Gary Moeller 2001 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Dom Capers 1999-2000 21-11-0 65.6% 1-1
Dick Jauron 1995-1998 35-29-0 54.7% 3-3

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator facts

  • Dick Jauron was the first defensive coordinator in Jaguars history in 1995.
  • Mike Smith and Todd Wash coached the most seasons as the Jaguars's defensive coordinator at five seasons.
  • Mike Caldwell is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2022 season.