Mike Tomlin, also known as Michael Pettaway Tomlin, is an American football coach. He currently serves as the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL) and has over 23 years of experience in this role.
Mike Tomlin Bio Summary
Full name: Michael Pettaway Tomlin
Famous as: Mike Tomlin
Date of birth: 15 March 1972
Age: 51 years old
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 85 kg (187 Ibs)
Place of birth: Hampton, Virginia, United States
Gender: Male
Profession: NFL coach
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: African-American
Marital status: Married
Who is Mike Tomlin?
Mike Tomlin, who was born on March 15, 1972, in Hampton, Virginia, United States, has a background in football as a wide receiver. He eventually translated this background into a career as a football coach.
Mike Tomlin has achieved victory in two Super Bowls: Super Bowl XXXVII in the 2002 NFL season and Super Bowl XLIII in the 2008 NFL season. He is recognized for maintaining a winning record for 16 consecutive seasons as a head coach, which is the longest active streak in the NFL.
With a win-loss record of 163-93 and a .636 win percentage, Mike Tomlin has achieved a successful head coaching career. In the postseason, his record is 8-9 with a win percentage of .471. He has his sights set on leading the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2023 NFL season.
Coaching Career
In 1995, Mike Tomlin embarked on his coaching journey as a wide receiver coach for the Virginia Military Institute, working under head coach Bill Stewart. The following year, he served as a graduate assistant at the University of Memphis, coaching both the defensive backs and special teams.
Before being hired as a defensive backs coach at Arkansas State University in 1997, he had also served in the same role at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Following his two-year stint at Arkansas State, he was sought out by the University of Cincinnati to continue his role as a defensive backs coach.
During his first season at Cincinnati, he successfully led the team from being ranked 111th to 61st. In 2000, during his second season, they were placed 8th in interceptions and 4th in turnovers.
In 2001, Mike Tomlin joined this team and began his NFL career. He was hired as a defensive backs coach under head coach Tony Dungy. During his time with the team, he mentored and trained the defensive backs, contributing to the team’s top-ranked defense from 2002 to 2005.
He achieved his greatest accomplishment with the team when they won Super Bowl XXXVII on January 26, 2023, defeating the Oakland Raiders with a score of 48-21. He remained with the team until 2005 before leaving.
In 2016, Brad Childress, the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, brought on Mike Tomlin as the team’s defensive coordinator. With Tomlin at the helm, the Vikings’ defense showed significant improvement and earned an eighth-place ranking overall. Their run defense was particularly strong, ranking first in the league, but their pass defense was the weakest, ranking last.
Mike Tomlin was hired as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007. As a result of his leadership and direction, the team had the top-ranked defense in 2007.
In 2008, Tomlin led his team to their second AFC North Division title in the NFL. The following year, the team improved even further and emerged victorious in Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009, with a record of 27-23 against the Arizona Cardinals.
During the 2010 NFL season, Mike Tomlin coached the team to achieve the impressive feat of preventing their opponents from rushing for more than 75 yards in their first eight games. He also led the team to the Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2011, however, they were ultimately defeated by the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 31-25.
Mike Tomlin, who has been an undeniable success for the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2007, recently inked a $50 million contract extension that will keep him with the team for the next four years.
Personal Life
Mike Tomlin is married to Kiya Winston, and they tied the knot in 1996. Together, they have three kids – two sons, Michael Dean and Mason Tomlin, and a daughter, Harlyn Quinn Tomlin. Despite being a private couple, Mike Tomlin and Kiya Winston do not shy away from sharing details about their personal lives.
Salary & Net Worth
Mike Tomlin earns $12.5 million per year as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, making him the fifth highest-paid coach in the National Football League. He is highly regarded as one of the most respected and positively influential coaches in the entire league.
Mike Tomlin’s current net worth is approximately $16 million, primarily derived from his NFL coaching deals. Additionally, he has secured multiple endorsement partnerships with prominent companies such as Coca-Cola, Nike, and Pepsi.
