Keith O'Quinn

Keith O'Quinn is an American football coach. He is the former special teams coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).[1][2]

Keith O'Quinn
Personal information
Born:San Antonio, Texas
Career information
High school:San Antonio (TX) James Madison
College:North Texas
Hardin–Simmons
Career history
As coach:
  • Liberty Christian School
    Defensive backs & wide receivers coach (1998)
  • Bryan Adams HS
    Run game coordinator & offensive line coach (1999)
  • Hardin–Simmons
    Assistant offensive line & tight ends coach (2000–2003)
  • Abilene Christian
    Tight ends & special teams coach (2003–2004)
  • Kaufman HS
    Assistant head coach (2005)
  • Dallas Cowboys
    Pro scout (2006–2008)
  • Cleveland Browns
    Director of pro personnel (2009)
  • Dallas Cowboys (2010–2019)
    - Offensive quality control coach (2010–2012)
    - Assistant wide receivers coach (2013)
    - Assistant special teams (2014–2017)
    - Special teams coordinator (2018–2019)

Early years

O’Quinn was born in San Antonio, Texas.[3] He played the strong safety position on the football team at the University of North Texas,[4] playing under Jeff Ireland[3] in 1992 and 1993.[5] O'Quinn earned a bachelor’s of science degree at the University of North Texas and went on to earn a master’s degree in counseling and human development from Hardin-Simmons University.

Coaching career

Dallas Cowboys

In 2010, O'Quinn was hired by the Dallas Cowboys as an offensive quality control coach, a position he would serve for four seasons. In 2014, he was promoted to the assistant special teams coach. In 2018, O'Quinn was promoted to special teams coordinator.

Personal life

O’Quinn and his wife, Reigan, have three children, Mysti, Brittney and Brock.

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References
  1. "Keith O'Quinn". www.dallascowboys.com.
  2. "East Rumors: Cowboys, Bills, Fins, Giants". Pro Football Rumors.
  3. "'I came back as soon as I could': Cowboys' new special teams coach has DFW roots". star-telegram.
  4. "5 things to know about Cowboys special teams coordinator Keith O'Quinn, like his numerous coaching stops at D-FW high schools". SportsDay. Jun 28, 2018.
  5. "Jeff Ireland". www.neworleanssaints.com.


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