Detroit Lions wide receivers coach history
Antwaan Randle El
Randle El is the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions since the 2021 season, a total of four years. Randle El's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 37-28-1, making him the second-most successful wide receivers coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Randle El in playoff games.
Robert Prince
Prince was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2014-2020 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014, 2016) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Prince in playoff games.
Tim Lappano
Lappano was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2013 season.
Shawn Jefferson
Jefferson was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2008-2012 seasons, a total of five years. Jefferson's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 22-58-0, making him the third-least successful wide receivers coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Jefferson in playoff games.
Kippy Brown
Brown was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2006-2007 seasons, a total of two years.
Fred Graves
Graves was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2005 season.
Kevin Higgins
Higgins was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2004 season.
Bobby Williams
Williams was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2003 season.
Larry Kirksey
Kirksey was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years. Kirksey's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 5-27-0, making him the least successful wide receivers coach in Detroit Lions history.
Jerry Sullivan
Sullivan was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997, 1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Sullivan in playoff games.
Charlie Sanders
Sanders was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1991-1996 seasons, a total of six years. Sanders' record as the team's wide receivers coach was 51-45-0, making him the third-most successful wide receivers coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1991, 1994-1995) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Sanders in playoff games.
Mouse Davis
Davis was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years.
June Jones
Jones was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years.
Lew Carpenter
Carpenter was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years. Carpenter's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 8-23-0, making him the second-least successful wide receivers coach in Detroit Lions history.
Paul Lanham
Lanham was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1985-1986 seasons, a total of two years.
Larry Seiple
Seiple was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1980-1984 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1982-1983) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Seiple in playoff games.
Bob Schnelker
Schnelker was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1978-1979 seasons, a total of two years.
Ed Hughes
Hughes was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1977 season.
Bill Belichick
Belichick was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1977 season.
Art Zeleznik
Zeleznik was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1976 season.
Ken Shipp
Shipp was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1976 season.
Raymond Berry
Berry was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1973-1975 seasons, a total of three years.
John North
North was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1966-1972 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1970) and had a 0-1 record under Coach North in playoff games.
Bob Nussbaumer
Nussbaumer was the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1964 season. Nussbaumer's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 7-5-2, making him the most successful wide receivers coach in Detroit Lions history.
Detroit Lions wide receivers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwaan Randle El | 2021-2024 | 37-28-1 | 56.8% | 2-1 |
| Robert Prince | 2014-2020 | 50-61-1 | 45.1% | 0-2 |
| Tim Lappano | 2013 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Shawn Jefferson | 2008-2012 | 22-58-0 | 27.5% | 0-1 |
| Kippy Brown | 2006-2007 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Fred Graves | 2005 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Kevin Higgins | 2004 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Bobby Williams | 2003 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Larry Kirksey | 2001-2002 | 5-27-0 | 15.6% | 0-0 |
| Jerry Sullivan | 1997-2000 | 31-33-0 | 48.4% | 0-2 |
| Charlie Sanders | 1991-1996 | 51-45-0 | 53.1% | 1-3 |
| June Jones | 1989-1990 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Mouse Davis | 1989-1990 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Lew Carpenter | 1987-1988 | 8-23-0 | 25.8% | 0-0 |
| Paul Lanham | 1985-1986 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Larry Seiple | 1980-1984 | 34-38-1 | 47.3% | 0-2 |
| Bob Schnelker | 1978-1979 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Bill Belichick | 1977 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Ed Hughes | 1977 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Ken Shipp | 1976 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Art Zeleznik | 1976 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Raymond Berry | 1973-1975 | 20-21-1 | 48.8% | 0-0 |
| John North | 1966-1972 | 47-43-8 | 52.0% | 0-1 |
| Bob Nussbaumer | 1964 | 7-5-2 | 57.1% | 0-0 |
Detroit Lions wide receivers coach facts
- Bob Nussbaumer was the first wide receivers coach in Lions history in 1964.
- John North and Robert Prince coached the most seasons as the Lions's wide receivers coach at seven seasons.
- Antwaan Randle El is the current wide receivers coach, starting ahead of the 2021 season.