History of Thomas Hammock in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 18, 2026

Thomas Hammock is a football coach, currently serving as the running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks. Before joining the Seahawks, he coached at his alma mater from January 2019 to February 2024. Prior to that, he was the running backs coach for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL for five seasons, from 2014 to 2018. His career has primarily focused on coaching running backs at both the professional and collegiate levels.

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December 2002: Hammock Announces Retirement

In December 2002, Thomas Hammock announced his retirement from football with one season of eligibility remaining, shortly after graduating from NIU.

February 2011: Hired as Running Backs Coach for Wisconsin

In February 2011, Thomas Hammock was hired by Bret Bielema to serve as the running backs coach for Wisconsin.

February 2014: Joins Baltimore Ravens as Running Backs Coach

In February 2014, Thomas Hammock joined the Baltimore Ravens as their running backs coach.

January 18, 2019: Named Head Football Coach at NIU

On January 18, 2019, Thomas Hammock was named the 23rd head football coach at his alma mater, Northern Illinois University (NIU).

November 9, 2021: Signs Contract Extension Through 2026

On November 9, 2021, Thomas Hammock signed a contract extension through the 2026 season.

2021: Named 2021 MAC Football Coach of the Year

In 2021, Thomas Hammock earned the MAC Football Coach of the Year award after leading Northern Illinois University to win the conference, despite being predicted to finish last in the MAC West Division prior to the season.

September 7, 2024: Huskies Defeat Notre Dame

On September 7, 2024, Thomas Hammock's Huskies defeated the fifth-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish, earning NIU its first-ever win over a top-10 opponent and making them the first MAC team to ever beat a top-5 opponent.