Mike Macdonald

Mike Macdonald embarked on his coaching journey as a graduate assistant at the University of Georgia in 2010. His career took a significant turn in 2021 when he took up the role of defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan. Under his guidance, the team achieved a top 10 national defense, which played an instrumental role in them winning the Big Ten Conference Championship. Following this success, Macdonald served as the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, where he led the team to be ranked fourth in 2022, and subsequently, the best in the NFL in 2023.

In 2024, Macdonald became the youngest head coach in the NFL when he was hired by the Seattle Seahawks. Under his leadership, the Seahawks saw an unprecedented rise in their performance, setting a franchise record for the most wins in a season (14). This achievement also marked their first NFC West title since Macdonald's appointment. The following year, the team secured a first-place finish in the NFC West with a commendable record of 14-3. These feats resulted in the Seahawks clinching the #1 seed in the NFC.

Macdonald's strategic defensive successes have not only been limited to the regular season but have also extended to the postseason. The culmination of this was when the Seahawks reached Super Bowl LX under his coaching. The team is now set to compete against the New England Patriots in this coveted championship. Macdonald's analytical approach and strategic mindset have been pivotal in these successes, significantly improving team performance and establishing him as a notable figure in the NFL.