Detroit Lions offensive line coach history
Hank Fraley
Fraley is the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions since the 2020 season, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Fraley in playoff games.
Jeff Davidson
Davidson was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years. Davidson's record as the team's offensive line coach was 9-22-1, making him the third-least successful offensive line coach in Detroit Lions history.
Michael McCarthy
McCarthy was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. McCarthy's record as the team's offensive line coach was 18-14-0, making him the second-most successful offensive line coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach McCarthy in playoff games.
Ron Prince
Prince was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. Prince's record as the team's offensive line coach was 18-14-0, making him the second-most successful offensive line coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Prince in playoff games.
Jeremiah Washburn
Washburn was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2013-2015 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Washburn in playoff games.
George Yarno
Yarno was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2009-2012 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Yarno in playoff games.
Jim Colletto
Colletto was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2007 season.
Larry Beightol
Beightol was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2006 season. Beightol's record as the team's offensive line coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful offensive line coach in Detroit Lions history.
Pat Morris
Morris was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years.
Carl Mauck
Mauck was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. Mauck's record as the team's offensive line coach was 10-38-0, making him the second-least successful offensive line coach in Detroit Lions history.
Pat Ruel
Ruel was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2000 season. Ruel's record as the team's offensive line coach was 9-7-0, making him the second-most successful offensive line coach in Detroit Lions history.
Jack Henry
Henry was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997, 1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Henry in playoff games.
Paul T. Boudreau
Boudreau was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1994-1996 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1994-1995) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Boudreau in playoff games.
Jerry Wampfler
Wampfler was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1989-1993 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Wampfler in playoff games.
Bill Muir
Muir was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1985-1988 seasons, a total of four years.
Fred Hoaglin
Hoaglin was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1978-1984 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1982-1983) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Hoaglin in playoff games.
John Payne
Payne was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1977 season.
Bruce Beatty
Beatty was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1975-1976 seasons, a total of two years.
Leon McLaughlin
McLaughlin was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1973-1974 seasons, a total of two years.
Chuck Knox
Knox was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1967-1972 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1970) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Knox in playoff games.
Lou Rymkus
Rymkus was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1966 season.
Aldo Forte
Forte was the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1950-1965 seasons, a total of sixteen years. Forte's record as the team's offensive line coach was 112-81-9, making him the most successful offensive line coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1952-1954, 1957) and had a 5-1 record under Coach Forte in playoff games.
Detroit Lions offensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Fraley | 2020-2024 | 42-39-1 | 51.8% | 2-1 |
| Jeff Davidson | 2018-2019 | 9-22-1 | 29.7% | 0-0 |
| Ron Prince | 2016-2017 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Michael McCarthy | 2016-2017 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Jeremiah Washburn | 2013-2015 | 19-20-0 | 48.7% | 0-1 |
| George Yarno | 2009-2012 | 22-42-0 | 34.4% | 0-1 |
| Jim Colletto | 2007 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Larry Beightol | 2006 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Pat Morris | 2004-2005 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Carl Mauck | 2001-2003 | 10-38-0 | 20.8% | 0-0 |
| Pat Ruel | 2000 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Jack Henry | 1997-1999 | 22-26-0 | 45.8% | 0-2 |
| Paul T. Boudreau | 1994-1996 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 0-2 |
| Jerry Wampfler | 1989-1993 | 40-40-0 | 50.0% | 1-1 |
| Bill Muir | 1985-1988 | 20-43-0 | 31.7% | 0-0 |
| Fred Hoaglin | 1978-1984 | 43-61-1 | 41.4% | 0-2 |
| John Payne | 1977 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Bruce Beatty | 1975-1976 | 13-15-0 | 46.4% | 0-0 |
| Leon McLaughlin | 1973-1974 | 13-14-1 | 48.2% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Knox | 1967-1972 | 43-34-7 | 55.4% | 0-1 |
| Lou Rymkus | 1966 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Aldo Forte | 1950-1965 | 112-81-9 | 57.7% | 5-1 |
Detroit Lions offensive line coach facts
- Aldo Forte was the first offensive line coach in Lions history in 1950.
- Aldo Forte coached the most seasons as the Lions's offensive line coach at sixteen seasons.
- Hank Fraley is the current offensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.