New York Jets defensive line coach history

Aaron Whitecotton

Whitecotton is the defensive line coach for the New York Jets since the 2021 season, a total of three years.

Andre Carter

Carter was the defensive line coach for the New York Jets in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years. Carter's record as the team's defensive line coach was 9-23-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in New York Jets history.

Robert Nunn

Nunn was the defensive line coach for the New York Jets in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years. Nunn's record as the team's defensive line coach was 9-23-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in New York Jets history.

Pepper Johnson

Johnson was the defensive line coach for the New York Jets in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years.

Karl Dunbar

Dunbar was the defensive line coach for the New York Jets in the 2012-2014 seasons, a total of three years.

Mark Carrier

Carrier was the defensive line coach for the New York Jets in the 2010-2011 seasons, a total of two years. Carrier's record as the team's defensive line coach was 19-13-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2010) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Carrier in playoff games.

Kerry Locklin

Locklin was the defensive line coach for the New York Jets in the 2009 season. Locklin's record as the team's defensive line coach was 9-7-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2009) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Locklin in playoff games.

Dan Quinn

Quinn was the defensive line coach for the New York Jets in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years.

Denny Marcin

Marcin was the defensive line coach for the New York Jets in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2004, 2006) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Marcin in playoff games.

Ray Hamilton

Hamilton was the defensive line coach for the New York Jets in the 1995-1996, 2000 seasons, a total of three years. Hamilton's record as the team's defensive line coach was 13-35-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in New York Jets history.

Romeo Crennel

Crennel was the defensive line coach for the New York Jets in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. Crennel's record as the team's defensive line coach was 29-19-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Crennel in playoff games.

Larry Coyer

Coyer was the defensive line coach for the New York Jets in the 1994 season.

Greg Robinson

Robinson was the defensive line coach for the New York Jets in the 1990-1993 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Robinson in playoff games.

Dan Sekanovich

Sekanovich was the defensive line coach for the New York Jets in the 1977-1982 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1981-1982) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Sekanovich in playoff games.

Dick Voris

Voris was the defensive line coach for the New York Jets in the 1974-1975 seasons, a total of two years.

Buddy Ryan

Ryan was the defensive line coach for the New York Jets in the 1968-1975 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1968-1969) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Ryan in playoff games. In 1968, the New York Jets faced off against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III and the Jets, under the direction of head coach Weeb Ewbank, won 16-7.


New York Jets defensive line coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Aaron Whitecotton 2021-2023 18-33-0 35.3% 0-0
Andre Carter 2019-2020 9-23-0 28.1% 0-0
Robert Nunn 2017-2018 9-23-0 28.1% 0-0
Pepper Johnson 2015-2016 15-17-0 46.9% 0-0
Karl Dunbar 2012-2014 18-30-0 37.5% 0-0
Mark Carrier 2010-2011 19-13-0 59.4% 2-1
Kerry Locklin 2009 9-7-0 56.3% 2-1
Dan Quinn 2007-2008 13-19-0 40.6% 0-0
Denny Marcin 2004-2006 24-24-0 50.0% 1-2
Ray Hamilton 1995-1996, 2000 13-35-0 27.1% 0-0
Romeo Crennel 1997-1999 29-19-0 60.4% 1-1
Larry Coyer 1994 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Greg Robinson 1990-1993 26-38-0 40.6% 0-1
Dan Sekanovich 1977-1982 39-47-1 45.4% 2-2
Buddy Ryan 1968-1975 52-60-0 46.4% 2-1
Dick Voris 1974-1975 10-18-0 35.7% 0-0

New York Jets defensive line coach facts

  • Buddy Ryan was the first defensive line coach in Jets history in 1968.
  • Buddy Ryan coached the most seasons as the Jets's defensive line coach at eight seasons.
  • Aaron Whitecotton is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2021 season.