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Career Snapshot

By the Numbers

Regular Season Games68
Regular Record43-25
Playoff Record0-2
Playoff Seasons2
Regular Win %0.632
Super Bowls0
Teams Coached1
Longest Stint
Minnesota Vikings2022-2026
Coach Bio

At a Glance

Birth DateMay 25, 1985
Birth PlaceKnoxville, TN
CollegeSan Diego State
Playing Positionquarterback

Kevin O'Connell spent 4 seasons as an NFL head coach from 2022 through 2025, leading the Minnesota Vikings. His teams finished with a 43-25 regular-season record and went 0-2 in the playoffs. Kevin O'Connell also picked up major coaching honors, including AP Coach of the Year and PFWA Coach of the Year.

Playing Career

Football Background

College Years2003–2007
NFL Career
2008New England Patriotsquarterback
2009Detroit Lionsquarterback
2009–2010New York Jetsquarterback
2011Miami Dolphinsquarterback
2011San Diego Chargersquarterback
Did You Know?

Anecdote

Kevin O'Connell collected 3 major coaching awards, including AP Coach of the Year.

Awards

Honors Summary

1xAP Coach of the Year (2024)
1xPFWA Coach of the Year (2024)
1xSporting News Coach of the Year (2024)