COACH PROFILE
Ilir Emini
Defensive Assistant, Carolina Panthers (2026)
Knox
Yorkville, IL
Ilir Emini has coached in the NFL since 2021, spanning 4 seasons with 2 organizations. His roles included Defensive Assistant, Coaching Assistant, and Nickel Backs. He worked under Dave Canales, Dave Culley, and Lovie Smith.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Carolina Panthers
|
Defensive Assistant under Dave Canales |
| 2025 |
Carolina Panthers
|
Coaching Assistant under Dave Canales |
| 2022 |
Houston Texans
|
Nickel Backs under Lovie Smith |
| 2021 |
Houston Texans
|
Defensive Assistant under Dave Culley |
Worked Under (3)
| Coach | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
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Carolina Panthers
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2 |
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Houston Texans
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1 |
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Houston Texans
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1 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.