Los Angeles Rams defensive line coach history
Giff Smith
Smith is the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Rams since the 2024 season.
Eric Henderson
Henderson was the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 2019-2023 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2020-2021, 2023) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Henderson in playoff games. In 2021, the Los Angeles Rams faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI and the Rams, under the direction of head coach Sean McVay, won 23-20.
Bill Johnson
Johnson was the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years. Johnson's record as the team's defensive line coach was 24-8-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2017-2018) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Johnson in playoff games. In 2018, the Los Angeles Rams faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII and the Rams, under the direction of head coach Sean McVay, lost 3-13.
Mike Waufle
Waufle was the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Rams and St. Louis Rams in the 2012-2016 seasons, a total of five years.
Brendan Daly
Daly was the defensive line coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2009-2011 seasons, a total of three years. Daly's record as the team's defensive line coach was 10-38-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Los Angeles Rams history.
Brian Baker
Baker was the defensive line coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years.
Mike Cox
Cox was the defensive line coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2007 season. Cox's record as the team's defensive line coach was 3-13-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Los Angeles Rams history.
Bill Kollar
Kollar was the defensive line coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2001-2005 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2001, 2003-2004) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Kollar 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.
Carl Hairston
Hairston was the defensive line coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1999-2000) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Hairston 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.
Donald "Deek" Pollard
Pollard was the defensive line coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years.
George Dyer
Dyer was the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1992-1994 seasons, a total of three years.
Marv Goux
Goux was the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1983-1991 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1983-1986, 1988-1989) and had a 4-6 record under Coach Goux in playoff games.
Fritz Shurmur
Shurmur was the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1982 season.
Torgy Torgeson
Torgeson was the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years. Torgeson's record as the team's defensive line coach was 20-7-1, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1969) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Torgeson in playoff games.
Marion Campbell
Campbell was the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1967-1968 seasons, a total of two years. Campbell's record as the team's defensive line coach was 21-4-3, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1967) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Campbell in playoff games.
Jack Patera
Patera was the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1963-1966 seasons, a total of four years.
Harland Svare
Svare was the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1962 season. Svare's record as the team's defensive line coach was 1-7-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Los Angeles Rams history.
Joe Madro
Madro was the defensive line coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1958 season.
Los Angeles Rams defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giff Smith | 2024 | 9-6-0 | 60.0% | 0-0 |
| Eric Henderson | 2019-2023 | 46-37-0 | 55.4% | 5-2 |
| Bill Johnson | 2017-2018 | 24-8-0 | 75.0% | 2-2 |
| Mike Waufle | 2012-2016 | 31-48-1 | 39.4% | 0-0 |
| Brendan Daly | 2009-2011 | 10-38-0 | 20.8% | 0-0 |
| Brian Baker | 2006-2008 | 13-35-0 | 27.1% | 0-0 |
| Mike Cox | 2007 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Bill Kollar | 2001-2005 | 47-33-0 | 58.8% | 3-3 |
| Carl Hairston | 1997-2000 | 32-32-0 | 50.0% | 3-1 |
| Donald "Deek" Pollard | 1995-1996 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| George Dyer | 1992-1994 | 15-33-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Marv Goux | 1983-1991 | 75-68-0 | 52.4% | 4-6 |
| Fritz Shurmur | 1982 | 2-7-0 | 22.2% | 0-0 |
| Torgy Torgeson | 1969-1970 | 20-7-1 | 73.2% | 0-1 |
| Marion Campbell | 1967-1968 | 21-4-3 | 80.4% | 0-1 |
| Jack Patera | 1963-1966 | 22-32-2 | 41.1% | 0-0 |
| Harland Svare | 1962 | 1-7-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Joe Madro | 1958 | 8-4-0 | 66.7% | 0-0 |
Los Angeles Rams defensive line coach facts
- Joe Madro was the first defensive line coach in Rams history in 1958.
- Marv Goux coached the most seasons as the Rams's defensive line coach at nine seasons.
- Giff Smith is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.