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.