Mike Devlin and Mike Goff are two names that have been mentioned here prominently as potential Offensive Line Coaches. While I remember both as tough, hard-nosed and successful Hawkeyes, I had not followed their coaching and NFL careers closely. Here’s a primer on each-
Mike Devlin is a 51-year old Virginia native. Tom Kakert, in his nomination for Mike Devlin for Iowa’s Mt. Rushmore of Offensive Linemen, wrote, ”Devlin was named 2nd team All Big Ten in his sophomore year, when he started all 12 games for a very productive Iowa offense. Devlin earned first team All Big Ten honors in his final two seasons with the Hawkeye and was named Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year in his senior season.”
His coaching resumé looks like this:
Offensive Line Coach, University of Toledo (2004–2005)
Tight Ends Coach for the New York Jets (2006–2012)
Offensive Line Coach for the New York Jets (2013-2014)
Offensive Line for the Houston Texans (2015–2021)
A recent posting on “Aaron Wilson_NFL” indicates:
“Texans OL coach Mike Devlin, interviewing for Giants OL job, was also requested by Steelers, but didn't interview w/ them.”
He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played 58 career games over a span of seven years in the NFL. During his three-year stint with the Buffalo Bills, he played on special teams and at center and guard and made an appearance in Super Bowl XXVIII. On March 8, 1996, Devlin signed with the Arizona Cardinals. During his time there, he was part of the starting lineup at center in all but two of twenty-six games. Devlin retired from playing after the 1999 season.
Mike Goff is a 45-year old Illinois native. Goff was a four-year letterman, and as a player at Iowa under legendary Hawkeye head coach Hayden Fry, his teams went to three bowl games including his final two seasons as a starter. Goff played in 47 games with 24 starts and, as a senior, he started all 12 games at right guard for the nation’s eighth-ranked rushing attack.”
His coaching resumé looks like this:
2010-2011: San Diego State (Volunteer Assistant Line Coach)
2014: Hilltop High School, Chula Vista CA (Assistant Coach)
2015-2018: University of Southern California (Assistant Offensive Line Coach)
2019-2020: Western Kentucky University (Offensive Line Coach)
The WKU Guide wrote of his time there, “PFF College ranked the Hilltoppers 20th in the FBS as an offensive line, including No. 1 in pass-blocking grade, while surrendering a pressure on only 12.7% of their pass-blocked snaps, which was the eight-lowest percentage in the nation.”
While assisting with the offensive line at USC, Goff coached an offensive line that was a semi-finalist for the Joe Moore Award.
Goff was drafted in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and became a 12-year veteran and a 2005 All-Pro. His career included runs with the Cincinnati Bengals (1998-2003), San Diego Chargers (2004-08) and Kansas City Chiefs (2009). Goff started 154 of his 171 career games in the league. He retied after the 2009 season.
Hope this helps!
Mike Devlin is a 51-year old Virginia native. Tom Kakert, in his nomination for Mike Devlin for Iowa’s Mt. Rushmore of Offensive Linemen, wrote, ”Devlin was named 2nd team All Big Ten in his sophomore year, when he started all 12 games for a very productive Iowa offense. Devlin earned first team All Big Ten honors in his final two seasons with the Hawkeye and was named Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year in his senior season.”
His coaching resumé looks like this:
Offensive Line Coach, University of Toledo (2004–2005)
Tight Ends Coach for the New York Jets (2006–2012)
Offensive Line Coach for the New York Jets (2013-2014)
Offensive Line for the Houston Texans (2015–2021)
A recent posting on “Aaron Wilson_NFL” indicates:
“Texans OL coach Mike Devlin, interviewing for Giants OL job, was also requested by Steelers, but didn't interview w/ them.”
He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played 58 career games over a span of seven years in the NFL. During his three-year stint with the Buffalo Bills, he played on special teams and at center and guard and made an appearance in Super Bowl XXVIII. On March 8, 1996, Devlin signed with the Arizona Cardinals. During his time there, he was part of the starting lineup at center in all but two of twenty-six games. Devlin retired from playing after the 1999 season.
Mike Goff is a 45-year old Illinois native. Goff was a four-year letterman, and as a player at Iowa under legendary Hawkeye head coach Hayden Fry, his teams went to three bowl games including his final two seasons as a starter. Goff played in 47 games with 24 starts and, as a senior, he started all 12 games at right guard for the nation’s eighth-ranked rushing attack.”
His coaching resumé looks like this:
2010-2011: San Diego State (Volunteer Assistant Line Coach)
2014: Hilltop High School, Chula Vista CA (Assistant Coach)
2015-2018: University of Southern California (Assistant Offensive Line Coach)
2019-2020: Western Kentucky University (Offensive Line Coach)
The WKU Guide wrote of his time there, “PFF College ranked the Hilltoppers 20th in the FBS as an offensive line, including No. 1 in pass-blocking grade, while surrendering a pressure on only 12.7% of their pass-blocked snaps, which was the eight-lowest percentage in the nation.”
While assisting with the offensive line at USC, Goff coached an offensive line that was a semi-finalist for the Joe Moore Award.
Goff was drafted in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and became a 12-year veteran and a 2005 All-Pro. His career included runs with the Cincinnati Bengals (1998-2003), San Diego Chargers (2004-08) and Kansas City Chiefs (2009). Goff started 154 of his 171 career games in the league. He retied after the 2009 season.
Hope this helps!