Kelvin Anthony Sheppard (born January 2, 1988) is an American professional football coach and former linebacker who is the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played in the NFL for 8 seasons.

Jan 30, 2025 · The Detroit Lions have a new defensive coordinator, promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard into the role after Aaron Glenn left to be the head coach of the New York Jets.

1 day ago · The Lions promoted Sheppard, 37, to defensive coordinator last month to take the place of Aaron Glenn, who left to become head coach of the New York Jets.. Glenn previously said he was grooming ...

Sheppard enters his fifth season in Detroit and his first as the Lions' defensive coordinator in 2025 after previously serving as the team's linebackers coach (2022-24) and outside linebackers coach (2021). Since arriving in Detroit, Sheppard has guided eight-year pro LB Alex Anzalone to career seasons in 2022 and 2023.

Jan 30, 2025 · Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. Contract terms were not disclosed. Serving as the Lions' Senior Offensive Assistant in 2022, Morton returns to Detroit as the team ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Kelvin Sheppard has been on the Lions' staff but is a first-time defensive coordinator. ... Campbell was hired in Detroit, and Sheppard joined him. After working with the defensive ends in 2021 ...

Jan 25, 2025 · The Lions are looking within for their replacement of Aaron Glenn. Detroit is promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to become its new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport ...

Jan 26, 2025 · The Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, filling a key role during a week of transition for the team.. In the past week, the Lions lost former defensive ...

Jan 26, 2025 · However, the Detroit Lions spoiled that opportunity by promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to the defensive coordinator vacancy left by Aaron Glenn’s departure to the New York Jets.

Dec 11, 2024 · Kelvin Sheppard's voice is getting louder. Now in his fourth season with the Detroit Lions' staff, Sheppard oversees the entire linebackers unit along with specialized edge rushers.