How Jack Del Rio built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Jack Del Rio is an American professional football coach and former NFL linebacker. He played college football at USC before being drafted into the NFL in 1985. Del Rio played for multiple teams, including the Saints, Chiefs, Cowboys, Vikings, and Dolphins, before retiring in 1996. Currently, he is the head coach of the Paris Musketeers in the European League of Football (ELF).
In 1981, Jack Del Rio began playing college football for the USC Trojans.
In 1981, Jack Del Rio was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 22nd round of the MLB Draft but opted to play football and baseball at USC.
In 1984, Jack Del Rio finished playing college football for the USC Trojans.
In 1985, Jack Del Rio was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the NFL draft.
In August 1987, Jack Del Rio was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs.
In 1988, Jack Del Rio started ten games at left outside linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs.
On August 29, 1989, Jack Del Rio was released by the Kansas City Chiefs.
On August 30, 1989, Jack Del Rio was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys.
In 1991, Jack Del Rio led the Dallas Cowboys with 130 total tackles.
On March 4, 1992, Jack Del Rio signed with the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent.
On June 2, 1996, Jack Del Rio signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.
In 1996, Jack Del Rio retired from playing in the NFL.
In 1997, Jack Del Rio started his coaching career as an assistant with the New Orleans Saints.
In 1997, Jack Del Rio was hired by the New Orleans Saints as the team's strength and conditioning coach.
In 1999, Jack Del Rio joined the Baltimore Ravens as a linebacker coach.
In 1999, Jack Del Rio took the job as Linebacker Coach with the Baltimore Ravens.
In 2000, Jack Del Rio was part of the Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl-winning team.
After the 2001 season, Jack Del Rio was named defensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers.
In 2002, Jack Del Rio led the Carolina Panthers to the second-ranked defense in the league by total yards.
In 2016, Jack Del Rio led the Raiders to a 12-4 record, with the team making the playoffs for the first time since 2002.
In 2003, Jack Del Rio became the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In 2006, the Jacksonville Jaguars cut quarterback Byron Leftwich.
On April 3, 2008, Del Rio's contract with the Jaguars was extended through the 2012 season.
On January 11, 2010, Jack Del Rio was offered the head coaching job at USC.
On November 29, 2011, Jack Del Rio was fired as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In 2011, Jack Del Rio was dismissed from the Jaguars.
On January 27, 2012, Jack Del Rio was hired as the new defensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos.
On April 3, 2008, Del Rio's contract with the Jaguars was extended through the 2012 season.
On November 4, 2013, Jack Del Rio was named interim head coach for the Denver Broncos.
On January 14, 2015, Jack Del Rio was hired to become the new head coach of the Oakland Raiders.
In 2015, Jack Del Rio became the head coach of the Oakland Raiders.
In 2016, Jack Del Rio led the Raiders to a 12-4 record, with the team making the playoffs for the first time since 2002.
On February 10, 2017, Jack Del Rio signed a four-year contract extension with the Oakland Raiders.
In 2017, Jack Del Rio was fired from the Oakland Raiders.
In 2019, Jack Del Rio was under consideration to become the defensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals.
On January 2, 2020, Jack Del Rio was hired by the Washington Football Team to serve as their defensive coordinator.
In 2020, Jack Del Rio became the defensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders.
In November 2023, Jack Del Rio was fired by the Washington Commanders.
In 2023, Jack Del Rio was dismissed from the Washington Commanders.
On August 29, 2024, Jack Del Rio was hired by the Wisconsin Badgers as a senior advisor.
On November 11, 2024, Jack Del Rio resigned from the Wisconsin Badgers after being arrested for impaired driving.
On January 27, 2025, Jack Del Rio was hired as the head coach and defensive coordinator for the Paris Musketeers of the European League of Football (ELF).
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