Jay Kaiser

Assistant to the Head Coach, Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX).

Quick Facts

• Role: Assistant to the Head Coach
• Team: Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX)
• NFL experience: Not listed
• Reports to: Liam Coen (Head Coach)
• Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees

Background

Jay Kaiser is entering his second season with the Jacksonville Jaguars as assistant to the head coach in 2026. Kaiser finished his fourth season as Illinois' Director of College Personnel and NFL Liaison in 2024. He developed and managed Illinois' collegiate personnel department, encompassing student-athlete oversight, development and roster management, while also acting as the football team's liaison to the NFL and all other professional leagues and events, including the NFL Combine and Pro Days.