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Raiders Expected to Hire Joe DeCamillis as Special Teams Coordinator
DeCamillis, a veteran NFL special teams coach, spent the last two seasons at the University of South Carolina.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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According to reports, the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to hire Joe DeCamillis as their new special teams coordinator. DeCamillis, who spent the last two seasons as the special teams coordinator at the University of South Carolina, has over 30 years of experience as an NFL special teams coach, including winning Super Bowl titles with the Denver Broncos in 2015 and the Los Angeles Rams in 2021.
Why it matters
DeCamillis' hiring represents a return to the NFL for the veteran special teams coach after a brief stint in the college ranks. His extensive experience and proven track record of success in the NFL make him a valuable addition to the Raiders' coaching staff as they look to improve their special teams units.
The details
DeCamillis spent the 2023 season as a special assistant to the head coach at the University of Texas, where he shared ideas and analysis of the Longhorns' special teams units with the special teams coordinator. Prior to that, he spent the previous two seasons as the special teams coordinator at the University of South Carolina, where he helped develop a unit that saw significant improvement, including the emergence of standout specialists like punter Mason Love and kickoff returner Vicari Swain.
- DeCamillis spent the last two seasons (2024-2025) as the special teams coordinator at the University of South Carolina.
- Prior to that, DeCamillis spent the 2023 season as a special assistant to the head coach at the University of Texas.
- DeCamillis is expected to be hired as the new special teams coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2026.
The players
Joe DeCamillis
A veteran NFL special teams coach with over 30 years of experience, including winning Super Bowl titles with the Denver Broncos in 2015 and the Los Angeles Rams in 2021. He spent the last two seasons as the special teams coordinator at the University of South Carolina.
Steve Sarkisian
The head coach at the University of Texas, where DeCamillis served as a special assistant in 2023.
Dan Reeves
DeCamillis' father-in-law, who was the head coach of the Denver Broncos when DeCamillis began his NFL coaching career as an administrative assistant.
What’s next
The Raiders are expected to officially announce DeCamillis' hiring as their new special teams coordinator in the coming days.
The takeaway
DeCamillis' move to the Raiders represents a return to the NFL for the veteran special teams coach, where he has found significant success over the course of his 30-plus year career. His hiring is a coup for the Raiders as they look to bolster their special teams units and build on their recent success.
