COACH PROFILE
Mike Hiestand
Defensive Run Game Coordinator, Los Angeles Chargers (2026)
Illinois State
Cincinnati, OH
Mike Hiestand has coached in the NFL since 2019, spanning 8 seasons with 2 organizations. His roles included Defensive Run Game Coordinator, Defensive Assistant, Offensive Assistant, and Special Assistant. He worked under Brandon Staley, Jim Harbaugh, and Vic Fangio.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Los Angeles Chargers
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Defensive Run Game Coordinator under Jim Harbaugh |
| 2025 |
Los Angeles Chargers
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Defensive Assistant under Jim Harbaugh |
| 2024 |
Los Angeles Chargers
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Defensive Assistant under Jim Harbaugh |
| 2023 |
Los Angeles Chargers
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Defensive Assistant under Brandon Staley |
| 2022 |
Los Angeles Chargers
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Offensive Assistant under Brandon Staley |
| 2021 |
Denver Broncos
|
Special Assistant under Vic Fangio |
| 2020 |
Denver Broncos
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Special Assistant under Vic Fangio |
| 2019 |
Denver Broncos
|
Special Assistant under Vic Fangio |
Worked Under (3)
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Los Angeles Chargers
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2 |
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Los Angeles Chargers
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3 |
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Denver Broncos
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3 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.