Detroit Lions defensive line coach history
John Scott Jr.
Scott Jr. is the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions since the 2023 season. Scott Jr.'s record as the team's defensive line coach was 12-5-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Scott Jr. in playoff games.
Todd Wash
Wash was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years.
Bo Davis
Davis was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2018-2020 seasons, a total of three years.
Kris Kocurek
Kocurek was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2010-2017 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2011, 2014, 2016) and had a 0-3 record under Coach Kocurek in playoff games.
Jim Washburn
Washburn was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Washburn in playoff games.
Bob Karmelowicz
Karmelowicz was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2009 season. Karmelowicz's record as the team's defensive line coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Detroit Lions history.
Joe Cullen
Cullen was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years.
Larry Brooks
Brooks was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years.
George Dyer
Dyer was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2003 season.
Charles Haley
Haley was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2002 season. Haley's record as the team's defensive line coach was 3-13-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Detroit Lions history.
Bill Young
Young was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2001 season. Young's record as the team's defensive line coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Detroit Lions history.
Brian Baker
Baker was the defensive line 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 Baker in playoff games.
Lamar Leachman
Leachman was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1990-1994 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1991, 1994) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Leachman in playoff games.
Dick Modzelewski
Modzelewski was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1988-1989 seasons, a total of two years.
Rex Norris
Norris was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1985-1987 seasons, a total of three years.
Ed Khayat
Khayat was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1973-1974, 1982-1984 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 Khayat in playoff games.
Floyd Peters
Peters was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1978-1981 seasons, a total of four years.
Fritz Shurmur
Shurmur was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1975-1977 seasons, a total of three years.
Dick Voris
Voris was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1972 season. Voris' record as the team's defensive line coach was 8-5-1, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Detroit Lions history.
Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin
Martin was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1967-1971 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1970) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Martin in playoff games.
Carl Brettschneider
Brettschneider was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1965-1966 seasons, a total of two years.
Les Bingaman
Bingaman was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1960-1964 seasons, a total of five years. Bingaman's record as the team's defensive line coach was 38-26-4, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Detroit Lions history.
Detroit Lions defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Scott Jr. | 2023 | 12-5-0 | 70.6% | 2-1 |
| Todd Wash | 2021-2022 | 12-21-1 | 36.8% | 0-0 |
| Bo Davis | 2018-2020 | 14-33-1 | 30.2% | 0-0 |
| Kris Kocurek | 2010-2017 | 63-65-0 | 49.2% | 0-3 |
| Jim Washburn | 2014-2015 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Bob Karmelowicz | 2009 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Joe Cullen | 2006-2008 | 10-38-0 | 20.8% | 0-0 |
| Larry Brooks | 2004-2005 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| George Dyer | 2003 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Charles Haley | 2002 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Bill Young | 2001 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Brian Baker | 1997-2000 | 31-33-0 | 48.4% | 0-2 |
| Lamar Leachman | 1990-1994 | 42-38-0 | 52.5% | 1-2 |
| Dick Modzelewski | 1988-1989 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Rex Norris | 1985-1987 | 16-31-0 | 34.0% | 0-0 |
| Ed Khayat | 1973-1974, 1982-1984 | 30-37-2 | 44.9% | 0-2 |
| Floyd Peters | 1978-1981 | 26-38-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Fritz Shurmur | 1975-1977 | 19-23-0 | 45.2% | 0-0 |
| Dick Voris | 1972 | 8-5-1 | 60.7% | 0-0 |
| Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin | 1967-1971 | 35-29-6 | 54.3% | 0-1 |
| Carl Brettschneider | 1965-1966 | 10-16-2 | 39.3% | 0-0 |
| Les Bingaman | 1960-1964 | 38-26-4 | 58.8% | 0-0 |
Detroit Lions defensive line coach facts
- Les Bingaman was the first defensive line coach in Lions history in 1960.
- Kris Kocurek coached the most seasons as the Lions's defensive line coach at eight seasons.
- John Scott Jr. is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.