New York Giants defensive backs coach history

Jerome Henderson

Henderson is the defensive backs coach for the New York Giants since the 2020 season, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Henderson in playoff games.

Everett Withers

Withers was the defensive backs coach for the New York Giants in the 2019 season. Withers' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in New York Giants history.

Lou Anarumo

Anarumo was the defensive backs coach for the New York Giants in the 2018 season. Anarumo's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 5-11-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in New York Giants history.

Zaven Yaralian

Yaralian was the defensive backs coach for the New York Giants in the 1993 season. Yaralian's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 11-5-0, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1993) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Yaralian in playoff games.

Len Fontes

Fontes was the defensive backs coach for the New York Giants in the 1983-1988 seasons, a total of six years. Fontes' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 52-42-1, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1984-1986) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Fontes in playoff games. In 1986, the New York Giants faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Bill Parcells, won 39-20.

Donald "Deek" Pollard

Pollard was the defensive backs coach for the New York Giants in the 1979-1980 seasons, a total of two years. Pollard's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 10-22-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in New York Giants history.

John Symank

Symank was the defensive backs coach for the New York Giants in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years. Symank's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 8-20-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in New York Giants history.

Emlen Tunnell

Tunnell was the defensive backs coach for the New York Giants in the 1963-1974 seasons, a total of twelve years. Tunnell's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 66-98-4, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1963) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Tunnell in playoff games.


New York Giants defensive backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Jerome Henderson 2020-2024 27-54-1 33.5% 1-1
Everett Withers 2019 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Lou Anarumo 2018 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Zaven Yaralian 1993 11-5-0 68.8% 1-1
Len Fontes 1983-1988 52-42-1 55.3% 5-2
Donald "Deek" Pollard 1979-1980 10-22-0 31.3% 0-0
John Symank 1976-1977 8-20-0 28.6% 0-0
Emlen Tunnell 1963-1974 66-98-4 40.5% 0-1

New York Giants defensive backs coach facts

  • Emlen Tunnell was the first defensive backs coach in Giants history in 1963.
  • Emlen Tunnell coached the most seasons as the Giants's defensive backs coach at twelve seasons.
  • Jerome Henderson is the current defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.