COACH PROFILE
Kevin O'Connell
Head Coach, Minnesota Vikings (2026)
San Diego State
Knoxville, TN
Kevin O'Connell has coached in the NFL since 2015, spanning 12 seasons with 5 organizations. He served as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. His roles included Offensive Coordinator, Pass Game Coordinator, Quarterbacks, and Special Assistant. He worked under Chip Kelly, Jay Gruden, and Mike Pettine.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Minnesota Vikings
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Head Coach HC |
| 2025 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
Head Coach HC |
| 2024 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
Head Coach HC |
| 2023 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
Head Coach HC |
| 2022 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
Head Coach HC |
| 2021 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
Offensive Coordinator under Sean McVay |
| 2020 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
Offensive Coordinator under Sean McVay |
| 2019 |
Washington Redskins
|
Offensive Coordinator under Jay Gruden |
| 2018 |
Washington Redskins
|
Pass Game Coordinator, Quarterbacks under Jay Gruden |
| 2017 |
Washington Redskins
|
Quarterbacks under Jay Gruden |
| 2016 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
Special Assistant under Chip Kelly |
| 2015 |
Cleveland Browns
|
Quarterbacks under Mike Pettine |
Worked Under (4)
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San Francisco 49ers
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1 |
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Washington Redskins
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3 |
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Cleveland Browns
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1 |
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Los Angeles Rams
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2 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.