Jack Del Rio

All-american College Football Player + Professional Football Player + Linebacker + Coach

Male

Born Apr 4, 1963

Age 50

Hometown California

College University Of Sou...

Draft Year 1985

Other Names Del Rio, Jack L.,...

Jack Del Rio is an American football coach, a former player, and is currently defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. Del Rio played both football and baseball for the University of Southern California Trojans, and… Read More

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Peggy Lee
Married 1964

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Mobile
Jan 25, 2012
Report from @CecilLammey: Jack Del Rio was spotted with #Broncos HC John Fox last night in Mobile at #SeniorBowl

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Broncos Draft Dt Williams In First Round
Huffington Post - Apr 27, 2013

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — An abundance of riches on offense. An abundance of bigness on defense. The Denver Broncos added another big defensive tackle in the draft Thursday and felt like they got a big bargain, as well, when they chose 313-pound Sylvester Williams of North Carolina in the first round. A team that's all but set on offense with Peyton Manning, Wes Welker and company was thought to be looking for a pass rusher or defensive back with its to...
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The Bears Have Found Their Urlacher Replacement
Huffington Post - Mar 23, 2013

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bears agreed Friday to a one-year contract with linebacker D.J. Williams, a possible replacement for Brian Urlacher. The deal comes two days after the Bears said they couldn't reach an agreement with Urlacher, the eight-time Pro Bowl selection and the heart and face of the franchise. They also have an opening at strong side linebacker after Nick Roach signed with Oakland. Williams gets a fresh start after missing time last season because of suspen...
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Welker Goes From Brady To Peyton
Huffington Post - Mar 13, 2013

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Wes Welker is saying so long to Tom Brady and hello to Peyton Manning. After spending six years with Brady in New England, the Pro Bowl receiver agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal Wednesday to team up with Manning in Denver. The Welker signing was the highlight of a big day for the Broncos, who once again made a major splash in free agency. Welker will hold an introductory news conference on Thursday afternoon. Denver also came to terms on a t...
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Barbara Bruno: Nfl Game Picks: Predicting Every Week 13 Contest
Huffington Post Sports - Nov 29, 2012

Without trying to sound superstitious, some NFL favorites should tread softly, lest the upset demons bring them foul luck in Week 13. Those of us with pride on the line in the office pool must remember NFL picking rule No. 1: when in doubt, go with the underdog. For those curious readers investigating my record, I currently stand atop the pool in my corner of the world with a 70.5 percent success rate on straight wins and 58 percent accuracy when points are included in the equa...
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Timeline

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CHILDHOOD

1963 Birth Born on April 4, 1963.

TEENAGE

1981 18 Years Old Del Rio was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball team out of high school in 1981, but he opted instead to attend college. … Read More

TWENTIES

1985 22 Years Old 1 More Event

In football he was an All-American linebacker and was voted Most Valuable Player of the 1985 Rose Bowl. … Read More

THIRTIES

1994 31 Years Old His 11-year career was spent between the Saints (1985–1986), the Kansas City Chiefs (1987–1988), Dallas Cowboys (1989 - 1991), and Minnesota Vikings (1992 - 1995) who he represented at the 1994 Pro Bowl.

1996 33 Years Old Signed by the Miami Dolphins before the 1996 season, Del Rio retired when he lost his job to rookie Zach Thomas. … Read More

1997 34 Years Old Del Rio began his coaching career with the New Orleans Saints in 1997 as their strength and conditioning coach.

1999 36 Years Old In 1999, he accepted a position with the Baltimore Ravens as the linebackers' coach.

2000 37 Years Old He is in part credited for the success of the Ravens' defense, particularly in the 2000 season.

2001 38 Years Old After the 2001 season, he was named defensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers and in his first season, in 2002, he led them to the second best defense in the league.

FORTIES

2003 - 2008 2 More Events

2010 47 Years Old On January 11, 2010, Del Rio was offered the head coaching job at USC, his alma mater. … Read More

2011 48 Years Old On November 29, 2011, Del Rio was fired as Jacksonville's head coach. … Read More

2012 49 Years Old On January 27, 2012, Del Rio was hired as the new defensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos. … Read More

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