Jack Del Rio

Jack Del Rio (born April 4, 1963 in Castro Valley, California) was an American football player in the NFL and parlayed a successful playing career into a coaching career.

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April 4 - 1963 - Castro Valley, California - American football - NFL

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An All-American linebacker at the University of Southern California, Del Rio was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 3rd round of the 1985 draft. His 11-year career was spent between the Saints (1985-1986), the Kansas City Chiefs (1987-88), Dallas Cowboys (1989-91), and Minnesota Vikings (1992-95). Signed by the Miami Dolphins before the 1996 season, Del Rio retired when he lost his job to rookie Zach Thomas.

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University of Southern California - New Orleans Saints - Draft - Kansas City Chiefs - Dallas Cowboys - Minnesota Vikings - Miami Dolphins - 1996 - Zach Thomas

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Del Rio began his coaching career with the New Orleans Saints in 1997. In 1999, he accepted a position with the Baltimore Ravens as their linebackers coach. After the 2001 season, he was named defensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers.

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1997 - 1999 - Baltimore Ravens - Carolina Panthers

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In 2003, Del Rio became the 2nd head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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2003 - Jacksonville Jaguars

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