Mike Locksley

Jets Interview Mike Locksley

The Jets’ interview process will include at least one meeting with a college coach. The team will speak with Mike Locksley today, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. A team announcement has since confirmed the news.

This marks the first time the Maryland head coach has been connected to an NFL interview. Locksley has been a coach since 1992 when he immediately followed up his playing days by taking a position with his alma mater (Townsend State). He has coached at Maryland three separate times, including the 2015 season when he served as interim head coach. Earlier in his career, Locksley coached New Mexico for two-plus years (posting a 2-26 record).

That was eventually followed by a move to Alabama’s staff as an offensive assistant at first. Locksley then took over as receivers coach and co-offensive coordinator before becoming the Crimson Tide’s full-time OC in 2018. He earned the Broyles Award (given to college football’s top assistant) that season before beginning his latest run at Maryland.

The 55-year-old has been guiding the Terrapins since 2019, a stretch which has seen the team post a winning record three times (2021-23). Overall, Locksley’s Maryland record sits at 33-41, a mark which helps explain his lack of interest from NFL teams over the years. He is nevertheless the latest candidate to meet with the Jets, one of six teams in need of a new coach this offseason.

Via PFR’s HC search tracker, here is an updated look at where the Jets’ ongoing search stands:

2025 NFL Head Coaching Search Tracker

Six teams have made coaching changes so far during this year’s cycle. Here are the candidates connected to each of the now-HC-needy franchises. If more teams make changes, they will be added to the list.

Updated 1-10-25 (12:45pm CT)

Chicago Bears

Jacksonville Jaguars

Las Vegas Raiders

New England Patriots

New Orleans Saints

New York Jets