COACH PROFILE
Kevin O'Dea
Special Teams Assistant, New York Jets (2026)
Lock Haven
Williamsport, PA
Kevin O'Dea has coached in the NFL since 1994, spanning 25 seasons with 8 organizations. His roles included Special Teams Assistant, Special Teams Coordinator, Offensive Assistant, and Defensive Assistant. He worked under Aaron Glenn, Andy Reid, and Bobby Ross.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
New York Jets
|
Special Teams Assistant under Aaron Glenn |
| 2025 |
New York Jets
|
Special Teams Assistant under Aaron Glenn |
| 2018 |
New Orleans Saints
|
Special Teams Assistant under Sean Payton |
| 2017 |
New Orleans Saints
|
Special Teams Assistant under Sean Payton |
| 2015 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Lovie Smith |
| 2014 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Lovie Smith |
| 2013 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Special Teams Assistant under Andy Reid |
| 2012 |
Chicago Bears
|
Special Teams Assistant under Lovie Smith |
| 2011 |
Chicago Bears
|
Special Teams Assistant under Lovie Smith |
| 2009 |
New York Jets
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Rex Ryan |
| 2008 |
New York Jets
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Eric Mangini |
| 2007 |
Chicago Bears
|
Special Teams Assistant under Lovie Smith |
| 2006 |
Chicago Bears
|
Special Teams Assistant under Lovie Smith |
| 2005 |
Arizona Cardinals
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Dennis Green |
| 2004 |
Arizona Cardinals
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Dennis Green |
| 2003 |
Detroit Lions
|
Special Teams Assistant under Steve Mariucci |
| 2002 |
Detroit Lions
|
Special Teams Assistant under Marty Mornhinweg |
| 2001 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
Offensive Assistant under Tony Dungy |
| 2000 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
Defensive Assistant under Tony Dungy |
| 1999 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
Defensive Assistant under Tony Dungy |
| 1998 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
Defensive Assistant under Tony Dungy |
| 1997 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
Defensive Assistant under Tony Dungy |
| 1996 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
Defensive Assistant under Tony Dungy |
| 1995 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Assistant under Bobby Ross |
| 1994 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Assistant under Bobby Ross |
Worked Under (12)
| Coach | Team | Years |
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New York Jets
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2 |
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Kansas City Chiefs
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1 |
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San Diego Chargers
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2 |
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Arizona Cardinals
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2 |
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New York Jets
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1 |
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Chicago Bears
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4 |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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2 |
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Detroit Lions
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1 |
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New York Jets
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1 |
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New Orleans Saints
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2 |
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Detroit Lions
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1 |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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6 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.