Frisman Jackson just capped off a Super Bowl-winning season with the Seattle Seahawks, and now he might be on the verge of the biggest step yet in his coaching career.
After 16 years of molding wide receivers at both the college and NFL levels, Jackson is reportedly in the mix for the Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive coordinator job. According to a report, the Raiders have scheduled an interview with Jackson as they search for the right mind to lead their offense into a new era.
It’s a well-earned opportunity for the 46-year-old, who’s climbed the coaching ladder with patience, persistence, and a knack for developing talent. His journey started after a four-year playing career as a wide receiver with the Cleveland Browns from 2002 to 2005. From there, he transitioned into coaching in 2008, taking his first job at Western Illinois University.
What followed was a steady rise through the college ranks, with stops at Akron, Northern Illinois, NC State, and Temple. At each stop, Jackson was the guy in charge of the wideouts, and his impact was noticeable. Whether it was refining route trees or teaching the nuances of separation, Jackson built a reputation as a technician who connected with his players.
He made the leap to the NFL in 2017 with the Tennessee Titans, then briefly returned to the college game at Baylor before re-establishing himself in the league. His time with the Carolina Panthers in 2020 and 2021 gave him a chance to work with young receivers in a rebuilding offense, but it was in Pittsburgh where his work really started turning heads.
With the Steelers in 2022 and 2023, Jackson coached up a wide receiver room that featured a mix of experience and promise. He helped guide Diontae Johnson, a one-time Pro Bowler, and played a key role in the early development of George Pickens, whose physical tools and big-play ability made him one of the league’s more intriguing young pass-catchers.
Then came his most recent chapter in Seattle. Over the past two seasons, Jackson worked closely with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was just named AP Offensive Player of the Year.
That kind of growth doesn’t happen without a coach who knows how to put players in position to succeed - and Jackson’s fingerprints were all over Smith-Njigba’s breakout. He also helped guide veterans like D.K.
Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, both former Pro Bowlers, as the Seahawks offense found its rhythm en route to a 29-13 Super Bowl win over the Patriots.
Now, with a championship ring in hand and a résumé that spans nearly two decades, Jackson is getting a look as a potential play-caller. For a Raiders team that’s searching for identity and direction on offense, he brings a blend of experience, developmental chops, and recent success at the highest level.
It’s still early in the process, but Jackson’s name being in the mix says plenty. He’s earned this shot - and if he gets the nod in Las Vegas, don’t be surprised if he brings the same steady hand and sharp eye for talent that’s defined his career so far.