Dave Wannstedt

Dave Wannstedt has transitioned from a collegiate offensive tackle to a Super Bowl champion assistant coach, NFL head coach, and collegiate head coach, now sharing his insights as a football analyst. After contributing to the Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl XXVII victory as defensive coordinator in the 1992 season, Dave Wannstedt built a storied career across collegiate and professional football as a championship-winning coach and respected leader. Prior to his coaching ascent, Wannstedt was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifteenth round of the 1974 NFL draft, having played offensive tackle at the University of Pittsburgh where he blocked for Heisman Trophy winner Tony Dorsett. His collegiate trajectory continued as defensive line coach for the Oklahoma State Cowboys from 1979 to 1982 and the University of Southern California from 1983 to 1985, before serving as defensive coordinator for the Miami Hurricanes from 1986 to 1988, helping them win a national championship in 1987.

His subsequent NFL engagements included serving as assistant head coach, linebackers coach, and defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills from 2011 to 2012, followed by a role as special teams coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2013. Since 2014, Wannstedt has transitioned into a prominent broadcast career, sharing his extensive football knowledge and insights. He serves as a FOX Sports football studio analyst, regularly appearing on FOX NFL Kickoff, and provides expert commentary for NBC Sports Chicago and the Big Ten Network. He is also a valued contributor to The 33rd Team, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and authoritative voice in professional football analysis.