Career Timeline of Derius Swinton II: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Derius Swinton II made an impact.

Derius Swinton II is an American football coach currently serving as the senior assistant special teams coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. His extensive coaching career includes assistant roles with several other NFL teams such as the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Las Vegas Raiders. Swinton's career demonstrates a consistent presence in professional football coaching, specifically within special teams units.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2003: College Football at Hampton University

In 2003, Derius Swinton II began his college football career at Hampton University.

2006: End of College Career

In 2006, Derius Swinton II finished his college football career at Hampton University with 103 tackles, 19 passes defensed, and eight interceptions.

2007: Defensive Graduate Assistant at Tennessee

In 2007, Swinton began working as a defensive graduate assistant at the University of Tennessee.

2008: Continued as Defensive Graduate Assistant

In 2008, Swinton continued in his role as a defensive graduate assistant at the University of Tennessee.

2009: Hired by St. Louis Rams

In 2009, Swinton was hired by the St. Louis Rams as the special teams quality control coach.

2011: Departure from St. Louis Rams

After the 2011 season, Swinton was let go from his role as special teams quality control coach for the St. Louis Rams.

2012: Job Offer from Kansas City Chiefs

In 2012, Swinton was offered a job in the same role, special teams quality control coach, by the Kansas City Chiefs. He worked with Jim Bob Cooter, who he knew from Tennessee.

2013: Hired by Denver Broncos

In 2013, Swinton was hired by the Denver Broncos as a special teams assistant.

2014: Second Season with Broncos

In 2014, Swinton remained with the Denver Broncos as a special teams assistant, marking his second season with the team.

2015: Joins Chicago Bears

In 2015, Swinton followed John Fox to the Chicago Bears to serve as a special teams assistant after Fox was fired by the Broncos.

January 22, 2016: Hired by San Francisco 49ers

On January 22, 2016, Swinton was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as their special teams coordinator under head coach Chip Kelly.

2017: Return to Chicago Bears

In 2017, following the firing of Chip Kelly, Swinton returned to the Chicago Bears as their assistant special teams coach.

2018: Hired by Detroit Lions

In 2018, Swinton was hired by the Detroit Lions as an offensive assistant under head coach Matt Patricia.

2019: Joins Arizona Cardinals

In 2019, Swinton joined the Arizona Cardinals under the Bill Walsh NFL diversity coaching fellowship.

2020: Full-time Hire by Cardinals

In 2020, Swinton was hired full-time by the Arizona Cardinals to serve as their assistant special teams coach.

January 25, 2021: Hired by Los Angeles Chargers

On January 25, 2021, Swinton was hired by the Los Angeles Chargers as their special teams coordinator under head coach Brandon Staley.

January 19, 2022: Firing by Chargers

On January 19, 2022, following the 2021 season, Swinton was fired by the Los Angeles Chargers.

March 3, 2023: Hired by Las Vegas Raiders

On March 3, 2023, Swinton was hired by the Las Vegas Raiders as a special teams assistant.

November 7, 2025: Appointed Interim Special Teams Coordinator

On November 7, 2025, Swinton was appointed as interim special teams coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders after the firing of Tom McMahon.

February 12, 2026: Hired by Pittsburgh Steelers

On February 12, 2026, the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Swinton as a senior assistant special teams coach under new head coach Mike McCarthy.

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