Who Is The Youngest Nfl Coach?

In 2002, the NFL hired its youngest coach ever when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired then-28-year-old Jon Gruden. Since then, a number of young coaches have made their way into the league. So, who is the youngest NFL coach currently?

The Youngest NFL Coach

Sean McVay is the current youngest NFL coach, being only 30 years old when he was hired by the Los Angeles Rams in 2017. He is known for his offensive innovations and for helping turn around the Rams franchise. Prior to his NFL coaching career, McVay was the offensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins.

Sean McVay

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is the youngest NFL head coach. He is 33 years old.

Kyle Shanahan

At just 37 years old, current San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is the youngest coach in the NFL. Shanahan has been with the 49ers since 2017, and has helped to turn around a struggling franchise. Prior to his time with the 49ers, Shanahan spent time as an offensive coordinator with the Houston Texans, Washington Redskins, and Cleveland Browns.

The Youngest College Football Coach

Matt Rhule is the current head coach of the Baylor Bears. He was born on November 17, 1975, making him 41 years old. He is currently the youngest college football coach in the NCAA. He has been the head coach of the Bears since 2016.

Lincoln Riley

Lincoln Riley (born September 5, 1983) is an American football coach. He is the current head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners.

At 34 years old, Riley is the youngest active head coach in NCAA Division I FBS. He is also the youngest person to ever win a Big 12 Conference championship game as a head coach, winning the 2017 edition at age 34.

Matt Rhule

At just 41 years old, Matt Rhule is the youngest coach in the NFL. He’s also one of the most successful, with a winning record at both Baylor and Temple. But it wasn’t always easy for Rhule. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 and had to miss part of the season while undergoing treatment. Thankfully, he’s now cancer-free and ready to lead the Carolina Panthers to victory.

The Youngest High School Football Coach

Matt Patricia is the current head coach of the Detroit Lions. He is also the youngest coach in the NFL. He was born on September 13, 1974, in Sherrill, New York. He attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he played football and earned a degree in aeronautical engineering.

Johnathan Hayes

Jonathan Hayes (born March 28, 1976) is an American football coach. He is the tight ends coach for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He was previously the head coach at Saint Xavier High School in Louisville, Kentucky.

High school coaching

Hayes began his coaching career at his alma mater, Saint Xavier High School in Louisville, Kentucky, where he served as an assistant coach from 1999 to 2001. In 2002, he was named the head coach of the freshman team. In 2003, he led the freshman team to a 9–1 record and was named the Greater Catholic League Coach of the Year.

In 2004, Hayes was named the head varsity coach at Saint Xavier. In his first season as head coach, he led the Tigers to a 12–2 record and a trip to the state semifinals. The following year, his team went 13–1 and won the state championship. In 2006, he led Saint Xavier to a 12–2 record and another trip to the state semifinals. His overall record as head varsity head coach at Saint Xavier was 37–7 (.841).

Jason Brown

At 26 years of age, Jason Brown is currently the youngest high school football coach in the United States. Brown has been coaching at his alma mater, Westside High School in Jacksonville, Florida, since 2016. He guided the team to a 6-4 record in his first season and followed that up with an 8-2 mark in 2017. Brown’s team made the playoffs in 2018 and 2019, losing in the first round both times.