Joe O'Brien

Joe O'Brien (born November 6, 1972) is an American football coach and former lineman. He also played in the WLAF, AFL, and the NFL from 1995 to 1998. He later went on to coach at the collegiate level.

College career O'Brien played college football at Boise State University in Idaho from 1991 to 1994. He lettered in his final two years and in 1994 was named Big Sky Conference defensive player of the year.

Professional career Joe O'Brien was signed to a two-year contract as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Minnesota Vikings after the 1995 NFL draft The following year, he was signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints during the offseason but again was cut before the 1997 regular season began. In 1998, he returned to the AFL and the San Jose Sabrecats, playing 11 games on both the offensive and defensive lines.