Young bloods of the NFL
Young head coaches are nothing new in the NFL, but the early-career success Sean McVay is having is not the norm. Here's a look at the 10 youngest coaches in NFL history and their ages at their hire date:
Name, teamAgeYrs as coach
Sean McVay, L.A. Rams30 yrs, 11 mos2017-
Lane Kiffin, Oakland31 yrs, 8 mos 2007-08
Harland Svare, L.A. Rams31 yrs, 11 mos 1962-65
John Michelosen, Pitt.32 yrs, 2 mos 1948-51
Raheem Morris, Tampa Bay32 yrs, 4 mos 2009-11
David Shula, Cincinnati32 yrs, 7 mos 1992-96
Josh McDaniels, Denver32 yrs, 8 mos 2009-10
John Madden, Oakland32 yrs, 10 mos 1969-78
Don Shula, Baltimore Colts33 yrs, 4 days 1963-69
Al Davis, Oakland33 yrs, 6 mos 1963-65
Source: ProFootballHOF.com
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