Los Angeles Rams defensive assistant coach history
Mike Harris
Harris is the defensive assistant coach for the Los Angeles Rams since the 2023 season, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Harris in playoff games.
Lance Schulters
Schulters was the defensive assistant coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 2022 season. Schulters' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 5-12-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in Los Angeles Rams history.
Todd Downing
Downing was the defensive assistant coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2006-2007 seasons, a total of two years.
Matt Sheldon
Sheldon was the defensive assistant coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2001-2005 seasons, a total of five years. Sheldon's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 47-33-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2001, 2003-2004) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Sheldon in playoff games. In 2001, the St. Louis Rams faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVI and the Rams, under the direction of head coach Mike Martz, lost 17-20.
Gill Byrd
Byrd was the defensive assistant coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years. Byrd's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 20-12-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2003-2004) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Byrd in playoff games.
Bob Babich
Babich was the defensive assistant coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2003 season. Babich's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 12-4-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Babich in playoff games.
Howard Tippett
Tippett was the defensive assistant coach for the Los Angeles Rams and St. Louis Rams in the 1992-1993, 2000 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Tippett in playoff games.
Todd Howard
Howard was the defensive assistant coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 1998-1999 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Howard in playoff games. In 1999, the St. Louis Rams faced off against the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV and the Rams, under the direction of head coach Dick Vermeil, won 23-16.
Nick Aliotti
Aliotti was the defensive assistant coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 1997 season.
Ken Clarke
Clarke was the defensive assistant coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 1997 season.
Michael Gray
Gray was the defensive assistant coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 1996 season.
Steve Brown
Brown was the defensive assistant coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 1995 season.
Greg Gaines
Gaines was the defensive assistant coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years. Gaines' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 9-23-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Los Angeles Rams history.
Pat Perles
Perles was the defensive assistant coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years.
Nolan Cromwell
Cromwell was the defensive assistant coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1991 season. Cromwell's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Los Angeles Rams history.
Los Angeles Rams defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Harris | 2023-2024 | 13-11-0 | 54.2% | 0-1 |
| Lance Schulters | 2022 | 5-12-0 | 29.4% | 0-0 |
| Todd Downing | 2006-2007 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Matt Sheldon | 2001-2005 | 47-33-0 | 58.8% | 3-3 |
| Gill Byrd | 2003-2004 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 1-2 |
| Bob Babich | 2003 | 12-4-0 | 75.0% | 0-1 |
| Howard Tippett | 1992-1993, 2000 | 21-27-0 | 43.8% | 0-1 |
| Todd Howard | 1998-1999 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 3-0 |
| Ken Clarke | 1997 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Nick Aliotti | 1997 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Michael Gray | 1996 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Steve Brown | 1995 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Greg Gaines | 1993-1994 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Pat Perles | 1992-1993 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Nolan Cromwell | 1991 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
Los Angeles Rams defensive assistant coach facts
- Nolan Cromwell was the first defensive assistant coach in Rams history in 1991.
- Matt Sheldon coached the most seasons as the Rams's defensive assistant coach at five seasons.
- Mike Harris is the current defensive assistant coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.