Detroit Lions assistant linebackers coach history

Shaun Dion Hamilton

Hamilton is the assistant linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions since the 2023 season. Hamilton's record as the team's assistant linebackers coach was 12-5-0, making him the most successful assistant linebackers coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Hamilton in playoff games.

Bradford Banta

Banta was the assistant linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years. Banta's record as the team's assistant linebackers coach was 11-21-0, making him the second-most successful assistant linebackers coach in Detroit Lions history.


Detroit Lions assistant linebackers coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Shaun Dion Hamilton 2023 12-5-0 70.6% 2-1
Bradford Banta 2012-2013 11-21-0 34.4% 0-0

Detroit Lions assistant linebackers coach facts

  • Bradford Banta was the first assistant linebackers coach in Lions history in 2012.
  • Bradford Banta coached the most seasons as the Lions's assistant linebackers coach at two seasons.
  • Shaun Dion Hamilton is the current assistant linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.