Kevin O'Connell Salary 2023, Net Worth and more
When we think of the young coaches who have recently risen to the top in the NFL, the name of Kevin O'Connell certainly does come to mind. Kevin O'Connell is a professional American coach who has guided multiple teams in his coaching career. Currently, he serves as the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. O'Connell was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 25, 1985. Currently, he is 38 years old.
Kevin O'Connell is not only a professional coach in the NFL but also a former football player. O'Connell's professional career in the NFL began in the year 2008 when he was selected by the New England Patriots in the draft of NFL 2008. He made his official NFL debut as a football player in 2008 against the Miami Dolphins. In 2009, O'Connell was waived by the Patriots and he was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions. After joining the Detroit Lions he was traded to the New York Jets. After playing in the NFL for four years, Kevin O'Connell announced his retirement in 2012.
Kevin O'Connell's professional career as a coach in the NFL began when he joined the Cleveland Browns as their quarterback's coach for the 2015 season. In 2016 O'Connel joined the San Francisco 49ers as their offensive head coach. As the years went by O'Connell only kept improving his coaching abilities and in 2020 he was hired by the Los Angeles Rams as offensive coordinator. In his time with the Rams O'Connell won his first Super Bowl in 2022 as an offensive coordinator. After winning the Super Bowl with the Rams, O'Connell was hired by the Minnesota Vikings in 2022 as their head coach.
Kevin O'Connell Salary
Kevin O'Connell signed a deal worth $84 million with the Minnesota Vikings in 2022. Before joining the Vikings, O'Connell served the Los Angeles Rams as their offensive coordinator where he made over $2 million annually. O'Connell is just 38 years old and he already has made himself one of the most valuable coaches in the league. There should be no doubt that in upcoming years O'Connell is only going to increase his coaching skills and will become one of the greatest coaches in the entire NFL.
How much is Kevin O'Connell worth?
Kevin O'Connell's net worth is around $5 million, as of 2023. His entire net worth is mostly the reflection of his NFL contracts thus far in his coaching career. O'Connell thus far in his short career as a coach has proven himself by showcasing his brilliant coaching abilities in each team he has been able to guide. Now after signing a new deal with the Vikings in 2022, his net worth in the upcoming years is only going to increase.
FAQs
Q. What is the Nickname of Kevin O'Connell?
A. The Nickname of Kevin O'Connell is “KOC” which is the short form of his full name Kevin William O'Connell.
Q. Is Kevin O'Connell Married?
A. Kevin O'Connell married Leah O’Connell in 2010 and since then have been together and have been blessed with four children.
Q. Has Kevin O'Connell ever led any team to the Super Bowl?
A. Yes, Kevin O'Connell has led the Los Angeles Rams in the 2022 Super Bowl where they won against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Q. When did Kevin O'Connell retire as a football player?
A. After playing 4 seasons in the NFL, Kevin O'Connell announced his retirement in 2012.
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