Cleveland Browns defensive backs coach history

Jeff Howard

Howard was the defensive backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2020-2022 seasons, a total of three years. Howard's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 26-23-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Howard in playoff games.

DeWayne Walker

Walker was the defensive backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2017-2019 seasons, a total of three years.

Ken Delgado

Delgado was the defensive backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2016 season. Delgado's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Cleveland Browns history.

Louie Cioffi

Cioffi was the defensive backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2013 season. Cioffi's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 4-12-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Cleveland Browns history.

Tim Hauck

Hauck was the defensive backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2012 season.

Jerome Henderson

Henderson was the defensive backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2009-2011 seasons, a total of three years.

Cory Undlin

Undlin was the defensive backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2008 season. Undlin's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 4-12-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Cleveland Browns history.

Mel Tucker

Tucker was the defensive backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2005-2007 seasons, a total of three years.

Jerry Holmes

Holmes was the defensive backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years. Holmes' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 5-27-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in Cleveland Browns history.

Rick Venturi

Venturi was the defensive backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1994 season. Venturi's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 11-5-0, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Venturi in playoff games.

Len Fontes

Fontes was the defensive backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1980-1982 seasons, a total of three years. Fontes' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 20-21-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1980, 1982) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Fontes in playoff games.


Cleveland Browns defensive backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Jeff Howard 2020-2022 26-23-0 53.1% 1-1
DeWayne Walker 2017-2019 13-34-1 28.1% 0-0
Ken Delgado 2016 1-15-0 6.3% 0-0
Louie Cioffi 2013 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Tim Hauck 2012 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Jerome Henderson 2009-2011 14-34-0 29.2% 0-0
Cory Undlin 2008 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Mel Tucker 2005-2007 20-28-0 41.7% 0-0
Jerry Holmes 1999-2000 5-27-0 15.6% 0-0
Rick Venturi 1994 11-5-0 68.8% 1-1
Len Fontes 1980-1982 20-21-0 48.8% 0-2

Cleveland Browns defensive backs coach facts

  • Len Fontes was the first defensive backs coach in Browns history in 1980.
  • Len Fontes, Mel Tucker, Jerome Henderson, DeWayne Walker, and Jeff Howard coached the most seasons as the Browns's defensive backs coach at three seasons.
  • Jeff Howard was the last coach to hold the position of defensive backs coach, leaving the role after the 2022 season.