Justin Hood joined the Green Bay Packers in 2021 in his current position. So who is Justin Hood? Let’s take a closer look and get to know the Packers’ defensive quality control coach.
Who Is Justin Hood? Facts About The Packers Coach
- In 2021, Hood assisted with a defense that ranked in the top 10 in the league in total defense (No. 9, 328.2 ypg), passing defense (No. 10, 219.1 ypg), interceptions (t-No. 6, 18) and takeaways (t-No. 8, 26)
- Hood joined Green Bay after serving for two seasons (2019-20) as the secondary coach and defensive pass game coordinator at Kent State.
- Hired March 1, 2021, Justin Hood begins his second season as a defensive quality control coach for the Packers.
Justin Hood Coaching Experience
Hood began his coaching career at the University of Oregon as a quality control coach. He then spent two years as a graduate assistant at the University of Illinois. In 2014-15, Hood was the defensive coordinator for Captial University in Columbus, Ohio. Hood spent some time at Davidson and Western Carolina University before ending up at Kent State.
Packers Defensive Quality Control Coach History
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendel Davis | 2019-2022 | 47-19-0 | 71.2% | 2-3 |
| Justin Hood | 2021-2022 | 21-13-0 | 61.8% | 0-1 |
| Christian Parker | 2020-2021 | 26-7-0 | 78.8% | 1-2 |
| Chris Parker | 2019-2020 | 26-6-0 | 81.3% | 2-2 |
| Ryan Downard | 2018 | 6-9-1 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Tim McGarigle | 2017 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Ejiro Evero | 2016 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 2-1 |
| John Rushing | 2014-2015 | 22-10-0 | 68.8% | 2-2 |
| Scott McCurley | 2009-2013 | 55-24-1 | 69.4% | 5-4 |
| Joe Whitt Jr. | 2008 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Eric Lewis | 2006-2007 | 21-11-0 | 65.6% | 1-1 |
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