COACH PROFILE
Mike Smith
Outside Linebackers, New England Patriots (2026)
Texas Tech
Tom Green County, TX
Mike Smith has coached in the NFL since 2010, spanning 13 seasons with 5 organizations. His roles included Outside Linebackers, Pass Rush Specialist, Assistant Defensive Line, and Defensive Assistant. He worked under Andy Reid, Kevin O'Connell, and Matt LaFleur.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
New England Patriots
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Outside Linebackers under Mike Vrabel |
| 2025 |
New England Patriots
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Outside Linebackers under Mike Vrabel |
| 2023 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
Outside Linebackers, Pass Rush Specialist under Kevin O'Connell |
| 2022 |
Minnesota Vikings
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Outside Linebackers, Pass Rush Specialist under Kevin O'Connell |
| 2021 |
Green Bay Packers
|
Outside Linebackers under Matt LaFleur |
| 2020 |
Green Bay Packers
|
Outside Linebackers under Matt LaFleur |
| 2019 |
Green Bay Packers
|
Outside Linebackers under Matt LaFleur |
| 2018 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Outside Linebackers under Andy Reid |
| 2017 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Assistant Defensive Line under Andy Reid |
| 2016 |
Kansas City Chiefs
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Assistant Defensive Line under Andy Reid |
| 2012 |
New York Jets
|
Outside Linebackers under Rex Ryan |
| 2011 |
New York Jets
|
Outside Linebackers under Rex Ryan |
| 2010 |
New York Jets
|
Defensive Assistant under Rex Ryan |
Worked Under (5)
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Kansas City Chiefs
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3 |
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Minnesota Vikings
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2 |
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Green Bay Packers
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3 |
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New England Patriots
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2 |
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New York Jets
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3 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.