Detroit Lions coaching assistant history

Payton McCollum

McCollum was the coaching assistant for the Detroit Lions in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years. McCollum's record as the team's coaching assistant was 15-17-0, making him the most successful coaching assistant in Detroit Lions history.

Shawn Jefferson

Jefferson was the coaching assistant for the Detroit Lions in the 2005 season. Jefferson's record as the team's coaching assistant was 5-11-0, making him the second-most successful coaching assistant in Detroit Lions history.


Detroit Lions coaching assistant record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Payton McCollum 2017-2018 15-17-0 46.9% 0-0
Shawn Jefferson 2005 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0

Detroit Lions coaching assistant facts

  • Shawn Jefferson was the first coaching assistant in Lions history in 2005.
  • Payton McCollum coached the most seasons as the Lions's coaching assistant at two seasons.
  • Payton McCollum was the last coach to hold the position of coaching assistant, leaving the role after the 2018 season.