Washington Commanders secondary coach history
Torrian Gray
Gray was the secondary coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2017 season. Gray's record as the team's secondary coach was 7-9-0, making him the second-least successful secondary coach in Washington Commanders history.
DeWayne Walker
Walker was the secondary coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years. Walker's record as the team's secondary coach was 16-16-0, making him the third-most successful secondary coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Walker in playoff games.
Emmitt Thomas
Thomas was the secondary coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1987-1994 seasons, a total of eight years. Thomas' record as the team's secondary coach was 68-59-0, making him the second-most successful secondary coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1987, 1990-1992) and had a 8-2 record under Coach Thomas in playoff games. In 1987, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 42-10. In 1991, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 37-24.
Bobby DePaul
DePaul was the secondary coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1993 season. DePaul's record as the team's secondary coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful secondary coach in Washington Commanders history.
Ralph Hawkins
Hawkins was the secondary coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1972-1977 seasons, a total of six years. Hawkins' record as the team's secondary coach was 58-26-0, making him the most successful secondary coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1972-1974, 1976) and had a 2-4 record under Coach Hawkins in playoff games. In 1972, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach George Allen, lost 7-14.
Washington Commanders secondary coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrian Gray | 2017 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| DeWayne Walker | 2004-2005 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 1-1 |
| Emmitt Thomas | 1987-1994 | 68-59-0 | 53.5% | 8-2 |
| Bobby DePaul | 1993 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Ralph Hawkins | 1972-1977 | 58-26-0 | 69.0% | 2-4 |
Washington Commanders secondary coach facts
- Ralph Hawkins was the first secondary coach in Commanders history in 1972.
- Emmitt Thomas coached the most seasons as the Commanders's secondary coach at eight seasons.
- Torrian Gray was the last coach to hold the position of secondary coach, leaving the role after the 2017 season.