D. J. Eliot

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D. J. Eliot
Philadelphia Eagles
Position: Linebackers coach
Personal information
Born: (1976-08-14) August 14, 1976 (age 47)
Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S.
Career information
College: Wyoming (1996–1998)
Career history
As a coach:
  • Wyoming (1999)
    Graduate assistant
  • Houston (2000–2001)
    Graduate assistant
  • Miami (FL) (2002)
    Graduate assistant
  • Texas State (2003)
    Defensive backs coach
  • Texas State (2004–2005)
    Linebackers coach
  • Tulsa (2006)
    Linebackers coach
  • Rice (2007–2009)
    Defensive line coach & recruiting coordinator
  • Florida State (2010–2012)
    Defensive ends coach
  • Kentucky (2013–2016)
    Defensive coordinator & linebackers coach
  • Colorado (2017–2018)
    Defensive coordinator & linebackers coach
  • Kansas (2019–2020)
    Defensive coordinator
  • Temple (2022)
    Defensive coordinator & outside linebackers coach
  • Philadelphia Eagles (2023–present)
    Linebackers coach

D. J. Eliot (born August 14, 1976) is an American football coach who is the linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach at Temple University and also served as an assistant coach at the University of Kansas, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Kentucky, Florida State University, Rice University, University of Tulsa, Texas State University, University of Miami, University of Houston and the University of Wyoming.

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Coaching career

Early career

Eliot began his coaching career at his alma mater, the University of Wyoming in 1999. He then served as a graduate assistant at University of Houston from 2000 to 2001 and at the University of Miami in 2002.

Texas State

In 2003, Eliot was hired as the defensive backs coach at Texas State University. In 2004, he became their linebackers coach.

Tulsa

In 2006, Eliot joined the University of Tulsa as their linebackers coach.

Rice

In 2007, Eliot was hired by Rice University as their defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator.

Florida State

In 2010, Eliot joined Florida State University as their defensive ends coach. [1] During his time there, Eliot helped guide them to a win in the 2013 Orange Bowl.

Kentucky

In 2013, Eliot was hired as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at the University of Kentucky under head coach Mark Stoops. [2]

Colorado

In 2017, Eliot joined the University of Colorado Boulder as their defensive coordinator and linebackers coach under head coach Mike MacIntyre. [3] [4]

Kansas

In 2019, Eliot was hired by the University of Kansas as their defensive coordinator. [5]

Temple

In 2022, Eliot was hired as the defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach at Temple University under head coach Stan Drayton. [6]

Philadelphia Eagles

On March 9, 2023, Eliot was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles as their linebackers coach under head coach Nick Sirianni. [7] [8]

Personal life

Eliot and his wife, Miekel, have one son, Dawson, and three daughters, Drue, Page, and Reace. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "The Rising Star: Florida State's new DE Coach, Darin "D.J." Eliot". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  2. ↑ "D.J. Eliot". University of Kentucky. Archived from the original on September 16, 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  3. ↑ "D.J. Eliot - Football Coach". University of Colorado Athletics. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  4. ↑ "First-year Colorado defensive coordinator D.J. Eliot feels at home with the Buffaloes". The Denver Post. 2017-08-23. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  5. ↑ "KU Sports". KU Sports. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  6. ↑ "Eagles to hire Temple defensive coordinator D.J. Eliot as linebackers coach". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  7. ↑ "Eagles name D.J. Eliot linebackers coach". Philadelphia Eagles. March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Eagles to hire Temple defensive coordinator D.J. Eliot as linebackers coach". Eagles Wire. 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  9. ↑ "D.J. Eliot". Kansas Jayhawks. April 12, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
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