Rod Wilson

Rodriques Wilson (born November 12, 1981) is an American professional football coach and former linebacker who is the inside linebackers coach for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the outside linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2024 to 2025.

Wilson played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks and was selected by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars. Wilson's coaching career began in 2013 and he previously served as an assistant coach for Charleston Southern University, the University of South Carolina, Coastal Carolina University and Kansas City Chiefs.

Playing career

Chicago Bears Wilson broke his arm in a 2008 preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers and was placed on injured reserve, ending his season. He was later released with an injury settlement.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wilson signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 17, 2008.

Jacksonville Jaguars Wilson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 17, 2010. Following the NFL Preseason, he was released on September 3, 2010.

Chicago Bears Wilson signed with the Chicago Bears on September 15, 2010, after an injury to linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer.

Coaching career Charleston Southern Wilson was the inside linebackers coach at Charleston Southern University from 2013 to 2016.

Furman On January 18, 2017, Wilson was hired as the linebackers coach at Furman University.

South Carolina On February 21, 2020, Wilson was hired as the linebackers coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Following the conclusion of the 2020 season, it was announced that Wilson would not be retained as a member of new head coach Shane Beamer's staff.

Coastal Carolina On June 2, 2021, Wilson was hired as the inside linebackers coach for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint) In March 2022, Wilson was re-hired by the Chiefs as a defensive assistant. In 2022, Wilson won his second Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38–35 in Super Bowl LVII. In 2023, Wilson won his third Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the 49ers 25–22 in Super Bowl LVIII.

Arizona Cardinals On February 20, 2026, Wilson was hired by the Arizona Cardinals as their inside linebackers coach under head coach Mike LaFleur.