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Former Maryland DB Matt Robinson Joins Raiders Coaching Staff
The 32-year-old will serve as the new defensive backs coach in Las Vegas.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Former Maryland defensive back Matt Robinson has been hired by the Las Vegas Raiders as their new defensive backs coach. Robinson, who is 32 years old, previously worked as a defensive quality control coach and outside linebackers coach for the Baltimore Ravens. He will now take on a bigger role in developing the Raiders' secondary as they look to improve their defense in 2026.
Why it matters
This hire represents an opportunity for Robinson to take on more responsibility and continue his rapid rise through the coaching ranks. The Raiders are hoping Robinson's experience and fresh perspective can help revamp a defense that struggled in 2025. For Robinson, it's a chance to return to the East Coast while taking on a key role with an NFL team.
The details
Robinson's coaching career began as a graduate assistant at UConn and Maryland, his alma mater, before joining the Baltimore Ravens' staff in 2021. He quickly worked his way up, serving as a defensive quality control coach and outside linebackers coach. Robinson's strong relationship with new Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Leonard, who he worked with in Baltimore, was a key factor in this move. The Raiders are looking for Robinson to develop their cornerbacks and safeties as they aim to improve a defense that ranked near the bottom of the league in several categories last season.
- In 2021, Robinson landed a defensive coaching fellowship with the Baltimore Ravens.
- From 2023 to 2024, Robinson served as a defensive quality control coach and outside linebackers coach for the Ravens.
- Last week, Robinson accepted a position as assistant defensive line coach with the New York Giants.
- On February 16, 2026, Robinson was hired as the new defensive backs coach for the Las Vegas Raiders.
The players
Matt Robinson
A 32-year-old former defensive back at the University of Maryland who is now the new defensive backs coach for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Rob Leonard
The new defensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders, who previously worked with Robinson on the Baltimore Ravens' staff.
John Harbaugh
The head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, where Robinson spent several seasons on the coaching staff.
Klint Kubiak
The new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, who hired Robinson as the team's new defensive backs coach.
What’s next
As the Raiders finalize their coaching staff, Robinson's hire could be quite significant in the upcoming days as his young blood as well as years of experience could offer a lot of new perspectives to the team's defense.
The takeaway
Robinson's rapid rise through the coaching ranks, from graduate assistant to NFL defensive backs coach, demonstrates the value of hard work, strong relationships, and a willingness to take on new challenges. The Raiders are hoping his expertise can help revitalize their defense and return the team to the playoffs.
