Two key members of the Seattle Seahawks’ coaching staff are drawing serious interest from around the league - and for good reason. Wide receivers coach Frisman Jackson and defensive passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Karl Scott are both in the mix for coordinator jobs elsewhere, a reflection of the strong work they’ve done in Seattle and throughout their respective careers.
Let’s start with Jackson, who’s set to interview with the Las Vegas Raiders for their offensive coordinator position. That’s a notable connection, considering he worked under Klint Kubiak - now the Raiders’ head coach - during the 2025 season, when Kubiak served as the Seahawks’ offensive coordinator. The familiarity there could go a long way, especially given the results they helped produce together.
Jackson’s fingerprints are all over the breakout of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who emerged as one of the league’s top receivers in 2025. That kind of development doesn’t happen by accident.
Jackson has a proven track record of getting the most out of his wideouts, and his resume backs it up. Before Seattle, he coached receivers in Pittsburgh (2022-23), served as both WR coach and offensive passing game coordinator in Carolina (2020-21), and got his NFL start back in 2017 with the Titans.
He also logged time at the college level, including a productive stretch at Baylor, where he helped shape the Bears’ passing attack from 2018 to 2019.
The Raiders are clearly looking for someone who can not only scheme up a modern offense but also develop talent, especially at the skill positions. Jackson checks both boxes.
On the other side of the ball, Karl Scott has already interviewed with the Arizona Cardinals for their defensive coordinator job. Scott’s been a staple on Seattle’s defensive staff since 2022, one of the few assistants retained after the Pete Carroll era.
And his impact has been felt - Seattle’s secondary has been a consistent strength, with four different defensive backs combining for six Pro Bowl selections under his watch. Devon Witherspoon, in particular, has blossomed into a star, earning three of those nods.
Scott’s coaching journey is rooted in defensive back development. Before joining the Seahawks, he spent a season with the Minnesota Vikings as their DBs coach in 2021. Prior to that, he helped mold Alabama’s secondary from 2018 to 2020, working under Nick Saban - a defensive mind who doesn’t hand out responsibilities lightly.
For the Cardinals, who are looking to build a defense capable of contending in a rugged NFC West, bringing in a coach with Scott’s pedigree and proven ability to develop elite secondary talent could be a major step forward.
Bottom line: both Jackson and Scott are rising names in the coaching ranks, and it’s no surprise they’re on the radar for bigger roles. Whether they stay in Seattle or take the next step elsewhere, their work has already left a strong imprint - and teams around the league have clearly taken notice.