The youngest active NFL coaches in 2024, now led by Jerod Mayo with the Patriots

It’s a youth movement in the NFL.

There are now a bunch of head coaches who are 40 years old or under, and as of recently, there was Sean McVay who was the youngest of the bunch.

Not anymore. In 2024, the New England Patriots replaced Bill Belichick with linebackers coach and former player Jerod Mayo, who retired from the NFL in 2016. And now he’s taken the title!

So who are the other youngest coaches in the league? A good question! We’ve got the list below and we’ll add to it if there are other younger hires made in the 2024 NFL offseason:

1

Jeord Mayo, New England Patriots (born February 23, 1986)

New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium.

2

Sean McVay, Los Angeles Rams (born January 24, 1986)

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3

Kevin O'Connell, Minnesota Vikings (born May 25, 1985)

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4

Shane Steichen, Indianapolis Colts (born May 11, 1985)

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5

DeMeco Ryans, Houston Texans (born July 28. 1984)

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6

Zac Taylor, Cincinnati Bengals (born May 10, 1983)

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7

Mike McDaniel, Miami Dolphins (born March 6, 1983)

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8

Jonathan Gannon, Arizona Cardinals (born January 4, 1983)

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