Jaguars finalize coaching roster: Everything we know about Coen’s 2025 staff

Jaguars finalize coaching roster: Everything we know about Coen’s 2025 staff
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In just under two weeks, Liam Coen’s Jacksonville Jaguars have a full coaching roster.

The Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday introduced their finalized inaugural staff to fans and media after a two week interview and selection process.

The finalized coaching staff:

  • Head coach: Liam Coen
  • Assistant to the HC: Jay Kaiser
  • Assistant to the HC: ElizaBeth Harrison

Offense:

  • Offensive coordinator: Grant Udinski
  • Quarterbacks coach: Spencer Whipple
  • Passing game coordinator: Shane Waldron
  • Passing game specialist: John Van Dam
  • Offensive line coach: Shaun Sarrett
  • Running backs coach: Chad Morton
  • Tight ends coach: Richard Angulo
  • Wide receivers coach: Edgar Bennett
  • Assistant wide receivers coach: Tyler Tettleton

Defense:

  • Defensive coordinator: Anthony Campanile
  • Defensive line coach: Matt Edwards
  • Assistant Defensive line coach: Derrick LeBlanc
  • Linebackers coach: Tem Lukabu
  • Assistant linebackers coach: Kevin Wilkins
  • Defensive back coach: Ron Milus
  • Assistant defensive backs coach: Drew Lascari
  • Secondary coach: Anthony Perkins
  • Defensive assistant: Mario Jeberaeel

Special Teams:

  • Special teams coordinator: Heath Farwelll
  • Assistant special teams coach: Luke Thompson

Head coach: Liam Coen

We broke down the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator in our head coach profile series here and the hiring announcement article here.

Assistant to the Head Coach: Jay Kaiser

Illinois University Director of College Personnel and NFL Liaison Jay Kaiser was hired as the assistant to the head coach. Per the team’s release:

Jay Kaiser is entering his first season with the Jacksonville Jaguars as assistant to the head coach. Kaiser finished his fourth season as Illinois’ Director of College Personnel and NFL Liaison in 2024. In that role, he developed and managed Illinois’ collegiate personnel department, encompassing student-athlete oversight, development and roster management, while also acting as the football team’s liaison to the NFL and all other professional leagues and events, including the NFL Combine and Pro Days. He also educated Illini student-athletes throughout the process to become a professional football player. Kaiser was voted the 2023 NFL Liaison of the Year in recognition of his contributions to NFL scouting and performance as a pro liaison. The award was voted on by NFL personnel.

Assistant to the Head Coach: ElizaBeth Harrison

Harrison has been retained as assistant to the head coach. Per the team’s release:

ElizaBeth Harrison enters her 17th season with the Jaguars as assistant to the head coach. Harrison provides logistical support to the entire coaching staff, as well as assisting with any and all scheduling efforts.

Offense:

Offensive coordinator: Grant Udinski

Minnesota Vikings assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterback’s coach Grant Udinski was hired as the teams’ offensive coordinator. Udinski (29) was most recently the . He has spent two years with Matt Rhule’s Panthers and three years with Kevin O’Connell in Minnesota. Prior to that, he was with Rhule at Baylor as a graduate assistant. Udinski also interviewed with the Buccaneers, Texans, and Seahawks for their open offensive coordinator roles in this cycle. The Minnesota Star Tribune completed...