Joe Woods ( American football ) - wikipedia Joe Woods ( American football ) Joe Woods Denver Broncos Position : Defensive coordinator Born : ( 1970 - 06 - 25 ) June 25, 1970 ( age 48 ) North Vandergrift, Pennsylvania Career information College : Illinois State Career history As coach : Muskingum College ( 1992 ) Defensive backs coach Eastern Michigan ( 1993 -- 1994 ) Graduate assistant Northwestern State ( 1994 ) Linebackers coach Grand Valley State ( 1994 -- 1996 ) Defensive backs coach Kent State ( 1997 ) Defensive backs coach Hofstra ( 1998 -- 2000 ) Defensive backs coach Western Michigan ( 2001 -- 2003 ) Defensive backs coach Tampa Bay Buccaneers ( 2004 -- 2005 ) Defensive backs coach Minnesota Vikings ( 2006 -- 2013 ) Defensive backs coach Oakland Raiders ( 2014 ) Defensive backs coach Denver Broncos ( 2015 -- 2016 ) Defensive backs coach Denver Broncos ( 2017 -- present ) Defensive coordinator Career highlights and awards Super Bowl Champion ( 50 ) AFC Champion ( 2015 ) Joe Woods ( born June 25, 1970 ) is an American football coach who currently serves as the defensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos of the National Football League ( NFL ). A coaching veteran of 26 years, Woods has 14 years of NFL experience with Denver ( 2015 - 17 ), Oakland ( 2014 ), Minnesota ( 2006 - 13 ) and Tampa Bay ( 2004 - 05 ). During his NFL coaching career, Woods has coached seven players to 13 total Pro Bowl selections. Contents 1 College career 2 Coaching career 2.1 Early years 2.2 NFL 2.2. 1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2.2. 2 Minnesota Vikings 2.2. 3 Oakland Raiders 2.2. 4 Denver Broncos 3 References 4 External links College career Woods lettered four times as a cornerback and safety during his collegiate career at Illinois State University, graduating from the school in 1992 with a degree in criminal justice. He was team captain as a senior in 1991 and went on to earn first - team All - Gateway Conference honors following his final season. Coaching career Early years Woods began his coaching career as a defensive backs coach at Muskingum College in 1992 and moved on to become a graduate assistant coach at Eastern Michigan University in 1993. Woods also served as defensive backs coach at Kent State University ( 1997 ) and Grand Valley State University ( 1994 - 96 ) following a stint coaching linebackers during the spring of 1994 at Northwestern State University. He coached the same position with Hofstra University from 1998 - 2000, helping the school make consecutive trips to the 1 - AA playoff quarterfinals. Woods then became the defensive backs coach for three seasons ( 2001 - 03 ) at Western Michigan University. NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers In 2004, Woods was hired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the defensive backs coach. During his first two seasons with Tampa Bay, Woods coached a talented secondary led by cornerbacks Ronde Barber and Brian Kelly. Barber, an NFL 2000s All - Decade performer, earned first - team All - Pro recognition from the Associated Press following each of his two seasons playing for Woods. Minnesota Vikings Woods was brought to Minnesota in 2006 along with Defensive Coordinator Mike Tomlin, who worked with him as a secondary coach in Tampa Bay. Woods spent eight seasons coaching defensive backs in Minnesota. The Vikings finished among the NFL 's top 10 defenses in four of his first five years with the team, capturing back - to - back NFC North Division titles from 2008 - 09 and making an NFC Championship Game appearance following the 2009 season. Oakland Raiders Woods coached the Raiders ' defensive backs in 2014, working with veteran safety Charles Woodson, who led the team with 160 tackles ( 105 solo ) and four interceptions in his 17th NFL season. Denver Broncos In Woods ' first season coaching the Broncos ' secondary in 2015, Denver finished first in the NFL against the pass ( 199.6 ypg ) while the defensive backfield accounted for 11 interceptions, 56 passes defensed, nine forced fumbles and four touchdowns. The Broncos posted three interceptions against just one passing touchdown allowed during Denver 's postseason run that ended with a victory in Super Bowl 50. In 2016, the Broncos ' secondary held opponents to the fewest yards per game ( 185.8 ), yards per attempt ( 5.8 ) and passing touchdowns ( 13 ) in the NFL. After the departure of defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, Woods was chosen to be promoted to defensive coordinator for the 2017 season. Denver finished first in the NFL in pass defense in both 2015 ( 199.6 ypg ) and 2016 ( 185.8 ) with Woods coaching the team 's defensive backs. All four of Denver 's starting defensive backs made at least one Pro Bowl playing for Woods from 2015 - 16, including cornerbacks Chris Harris Jr. ( 2015 - 16 ) and Aqib Talib ( 2015 - 16 ), who were also named first - team All - Pro selections by the Associated Press in 2016. Safeties T.J. Ward ( 2015 ) and Darian Stewart ( 2016 ) also earned Pro Bowl recognitions while playing for Woods. In Woods ' first season as defensive coordinator in 2017, the Broncos finished third in the NFL in total defense, giving up just 290.0 yards per game. The Broncos ' fifth - ranked run defense in 2017 was particularly impressive as it improved by more than 40 yards per game after finishing 28th in the NFL in 2016. References Jump up ^ Schubert, Erich. `` Broncos Media Guide '' ( PDF ). denverbroncos.com. Jump up ^ Schubert, Erich. `` Broncos Media Guide '' ( PDF ). denverbroncos.com. Jump up ^ Schubert, Erich. `` Broncos Media Guide '' ( PDF ). denverbroncos.com. Jump up ^ Schubert, Erich. `` Broncos Media Guide '' ( PDF ). denverbroncos.com. Jump up ^ Schubert, Erich. `` Broncos Media Guide '' ( PDF ). denverbroncos.com. Jump up ^ Wilson, Aaron. `` Raiders add four to coaching staff ''. Yahoo.com. Jump up ^ Schubert, Erich. `` Broncos Media Guide '' ( PDF ). denverbroncos.com. Jump up ^ Legwold, Jeff. `` Official : Broncos promote Woods to DC ''. ESPN.com. 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External links Oakland Raiders bio Current defensive coordinators of the National Football League American Football Conference AFC East AFC North AFC South AFC West Leslie Frazier ( Buffalo Bills ) Matt Burke ( Miami Dolphins ) Brian Flores * ( New England Patriots ) Kacy Rodgers ( New York Jets ) Don Martindale ( Baltimore Ravens ) Teryl Austin ( Cincinnati Bengals ) Gregg Williams ( Cleveland Browns ) Keith Butler ( Pittsburgh Steelers ) Romeo Crennel ( Houston Texans ) Matt Eberflus ( Indianapolis Colts ) Todd Wash ( Jacksonville Jaguars ) Dean Pees ( Tennessee Titans ) Joe Woods ( Denver Broncos ) Bob Sutton ( Kansas City Chiefs ) Gus Bradley ( Los Angeles Chargers ) Paul Guenther ( Oakland Raiders ) National Football Conference NFC East NFC North NFC South NFC West Rod Marinelli ( Dallas Cowboys ) James Bettcher ( New York Giants ) Jim Schwartz ( Philadelphia Eagles ) Greg Manusky ( Washington Redskins ) Vic Fangio ( Chicago Bears ) Paul Pasqualoni ( Detroit Lions ) Mike Pettine ( Green Bay Packers ) George Edwards ( Minnesota Vikings ) Marquand Manuel ( Atlanta Falcons ) Eric Washington ( Carolina Panthers ) Dennis Allen ( New Orleans Saints ) Mark Duffner ( Tampa Bay Buccaneers ) Al Holcomb ( Arizona Cardinals ) Wade Phillips ( Los Angeles Rams ) Robert Saleh ( San Francisco 49ers ) Ken Norton Jr. ( Seattle Seahawks ) * Serves as defensive coordinator under different title Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50 champions 3 Trevor Siemian 4 Britton Colquitt 8 Brandon McManus 10 Emmanuel Sanders 11 Jordan Norwood 12 Andre Caldwell 14 Cody Latimer 15 Kyle Williams 16 Bennie Fowler III 17 Brock Osweiler 18 Peyton Manning 20 Josh Bush 21 Aqib Talib 22 C.J. Anderson 23 Ronnie Hillman 25 Chris Harris Jr. 26 Darian Stewart 29 Bradley Roby 30 David Bruton 31 Omar Bolden 32 Ryan Murphy 33 Shiloh Keo 35 Kapri Bibbs 36 Kayvon Webster 37 Lorenzo Doss 39 Taurean Nixon 40 Juwan Thompson 43 T.J. Ward 46 Aaron Brewer 48 Shaquil Barrett 50 Zaire Anderson 51 Todd Davis 52 Corey Nelson 53 James Ferentz 54 Brandon Marshall 55 Lerentee McCray 56 Shane Ray 58 Von Miller ( MVP ) 59 Danny Trevathan 61 Matt Paradis 62 Dillon Day 65 Louis Vasquez 66 Kyle Roberts 67 Sam Brenner 68 Ryan Harris 69 Evan Mathis 70 Robert Myers 73 Max Garcia 74 Ty Sambrailo 75 Cameron Jefferson 76 Tyler Polumbus 78 Ryan Clady 79 Michael Schofield 80 Vernon Davis 81 Owen Daniels 82 Jeff Heuerman 84 Nick Kasa 85 Virgil Green 87 Jordan Taylor 88 Demaryius Thomas 90 Antonio Smith 91 Kenny Anunike 92 Sylvester Williams 94 DeMarcus Ware 95 Derek Wolfe 96 Vance Walker 97 Malik Jackson 98 Darius Kilgo 99 George Uko Head coach : Gary Kubiak Coaches : Clancy Barone Chris Beake Samson Brown Brian Callahan Tony Coaxum James Cregg Joe DeCamillis Rick Dennison Mike Eubanks Chris Gould Reggie Herring Greg Knapp Bill Kollar Anthony Lomando Dennis Love Marc Lubick Fred Pagac Brian Pariani Wade Phillips Luke Richesson Eric Studesville Tyke Tolbert Joe Woods Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Joe_Woods_(American_football)&oldid=849703652 '' Categories : 1970 births Living people National Football League defensive coordinators Muskingum Fighting Muskies football coaches Eastern Michigan Eagles football coaches Northwestern State Demons football coaches Grand Valley State Lakers football coaches Kent State Golden Flashes football coaches Hofstra Pride football coaches Western Michigan Broncos football coaches Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaches Minnesota Vikings coaches Oakland Raiders coaches Denver Broncos coaches Illinois State Redbirds football players American football defensive backs Players of American football from Pennsylvania People from Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Hidden categories : Denver Broncos currentteam parameter articles NFL player with coaching information Talk Contents About Wikipedia Italiano Edit links This page was last edited on 10 July 2018, at 19 : 29 ( UTC ). 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Question: who is the defensive coordinator for the denver broncos
Answer: Joe Woods