Brian Michael Daboll is a Canadian-American football head coach for the New York Giants, as of the 2024 NFL season. Before joining the Giants in 2022, he worked with several other teams, including the Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and New England Patriots, as well as the Alabama Crimson Tide.

During his collegiate career at the University of Rochester, Daboll played as a safety. After graduating, he was hired as a restricted earnings coach by the College of William & Mary in 1997. He then served as a graduate assistant from 1998 to 1999 at Michigan State University, before beginning his NFL career with the New England Patriots at the age of 24 in 2000. Since then, Daboll has gained a lot of experience in the NFL and has moved up in his coaching career

Brian Daboll's Personal Information

Brian Daboll's Early Life

Daboll was born on April 14, 1975, in Welland, Ontario, Canada. According to the New York Giants’ official website, he was raised by his grandparents, Chris and Ruth Kirsten, and his mother, Nancy Rappl, in West Seneca, New York. Daboll attended Saint Francis High School in Athol Springs, New York, where he started playing football. He enrolled at the University of Rochester, where he graduated with a degree in economics.

Brian Daboll's Net Worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Daboll has an estimated net worth of $9 million as of October 2024.

Brian Daboll's House

According to Crazy Luxury Homes, Daboll owns a home in Westlake, OH. It includes 4 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, spreading across half an acre.

Brian Daboll Contract and Salary

Daboll signed a five-year contract with the Giants from 2022 to 2026, with a total value estimated to be between $25 million and $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Brian Daboll Coaching History

Starting as a volunteer assistant at William & Mary in 1997, Daboll has come a long way to become the head coach of the New York Giants. Over his career, he has held various positions with different NFL teams, including serving as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Alabama in 2017.

William & Mary (1997)

Daboll started his coaching career as a volunteer assistant at William & Mary in 1997.

Michigan State (1998–1999)

Under head coach Nick Saban, Daboll then served as a graduate assistant at Michigan State from 1998 to 1999.

New England Patriots (2000-2006)

Daboll began his NFL career with the New England Patriots as a defensive assistant under head coach Bill Belichick in 2000.

In 2002, he was promoted to the position of wide receivers coach. During his time with the team from 2002 to 2006, Daboll won three Super Bowl titles with the Patriots, including Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII, and XXXIX, all under the leadership of Coach Belichick and their star quarterback, Tom Brady.

New York Jets (2007–2008)

In 2007, Daboll was appointed as the quarterbacks coach for the New York Jets under head coach Eric Mangini, a position he held for two seasons until 2008. During his time with the Jets, Daboll coached quarterbacks Chad Pennington, Kellen Clemens, and Brett Favre.

Cleveland Browns (2009–2010)

In 2009, Daboll joined the Cleveland Browns as the offensive coordinator, reuniting under head coach, Eric Mangini. He held the position for two seasons, as the Browns’ offense was ranked at the bottom of the league for both the seasons.

Miami Dolphins (2011)

In 2011, Daboll was hired as the offensive coordinator under head coach Tony Sparano. After a rocky start to the 2011 NFL season, Sparano was fired and Daboll was not retained under new head coach, Joe Philbin.

Kansas City Chiefs (2012)

In 2012, the Kansas City Chiefs hired Daboll as their offensive coordinator, under head coach Romeo Crennel. The Chiefs finished the 2012 NFL season with a league-worst 2–14 record, leading to Crennel's dismissal and Daboll not being retained by new head coach, Andy Reid.

New England Patriots (2013–2016)

Daboll returned to the Patriots as their tight ends coach in 2013, and remained with the team until 2016, winning Super Bowl XLIX and Super Bowl LI during that time.

Alabama (2017)

Daboll became the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Alabama in 2017. Under head coach Nick Saban, he helped the team reach and win the 2018 National Championship Game, defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 26-23.

Buffalo Bills (2018-2021)

From 2018 to 2021, Daboll returned to the NFL as the offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills under head coach Sean McDermott. Notably, he won the Associated Press NFL Assistant Coach of the Year Award for the 2020 season, as the Bills' offense finished second that year with an average of 31.3 points per game.

New York Giants (2022–present)

Daboll was appointed as the head coach of the New York Giants on 28th January, 2022. For the team's performance during that season, he earned the Associated Press 2022 NFL Coach of the Year honor. As of October 2024, he continues to hold the head coach position and holds a combined record of 16-21-1.

Brian Daboll's Playing Career

Daboll played as a safety for the Rochester Yellowjackets while representing the University of Rochester. He was a letterman and a two-year starter for the team.

During high school, he played football at Saint Francis High School, where he also earned a letter in the sport.

Brian Daboll's Achievements & Awards

As an assistant coach, Daboll won five Super Bowl championships (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, and LI). His head coaching record includes a regular season record of 16 wins, 21 losses, and 1 tie, along with a postseason record of 1 win and 1 loss. Overall, his career record stands at 17 wins, 22 losses, and 1 tie.

AP NFL Coach of the Year (2022)

In 2022, the New York Giants finished the regular season with a record of 9–7–1, earning the sixth seed in the NFC for the 2022–23 NFL playoffs. For the team's successful performance, Daboll earned the Associated Press 2022 NFL Coach of the Year award.

AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year (2020)

Daboll won the Associated Press NFL Assistant Coach of the Year Award for the 2020 season as the Bills' offense improved, finishing second that year with an average of 31.3 points per game. The team achieved 13 wins for the first time since 1991, claimed their first division title and playoff game victory since 1995, and reached the AFC Championship Game for the first time since 1993.

Brian Daboll Coaching Tree

According to Pro Football History, Daboll worked as an assistant coach under Bill Belichick, Eric Mangini, Tony Sparano, Romeo Crennel, and Sean McDermott before becoming a head coach. He spent eleven years on Belichick's coaching staff.

Brian Daboll Family

He was brought up in West Seneca, New York, by his grandparents, Chris and Ruth Kirsten, along with his mother, Nancy Rappl.

Brian Daboll Wife

Daboll is married to his wife, Beth Inez Daboll. The couple got married in 2009, according to the New York Post. The couple are parents of six children.

Brian Daboll Kids

According to the Giant’s official website, Daboll and his wife, Beth Daboll, are parents of six children named Mark, Christian, Aiden, Haven, Avery, and Luke.