Pittsburgh Steelers assistant defensive backs coach history

Gerald Alexander

Alexander was the assistant defensive backs coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2022 season. Alexander's record as the team's assistant defensive backs coach was 9-8-0, making him the second-most successful assistant defensive backs coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.

Ray Horton

Horton was the assistant defensive backs coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years. Horton's record as the team's assistant defensive backs coach was 34-14-0, making him the most successful assistant defensive backs coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2004-2005) and had a 5-1 record under Coach Horton in playoff games. In 2005, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Bill Cowher, won 21-10.


Pittsburgh Steelers assistant defensive backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Gerald Alexander 2022 9-8-0 52.9% 0-0
Ray Horton 2004-2006 34-14-0 70.8% 5-1

Pittsburgh Steelers assistant defensive backs coach facts

  • Ray Horton was the first assistant defensive backs coach in Steelers history in 2004.
  • Ray Horton coached the most seasons as the Steelers's assistant defensive backs coach at three seasons.
  • Gerald Alexander was the last coach to hold the position of assistant defensive backs coach, leaving the role after the 2022 season.