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 | 27-47-1 | 36.7% | 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.