The Jets have hired Steve Wilks to be their defensive coordinator.

Steve Wilks coaching journey started with mowing the grass at an HBCU. Now, he takes that same energy into another big time NFL opportunity.

Next up is former head coach Steve Wilks, a coach with a long history ... After one year playing multiple positions in the Arena Football League, he decided to pursue coaching as his next career ...

The Jets have hired Steve Wilks to be their defensive coordinator ... and spent a year with the Charlotte Rage in the Arena Football League. Wilks volunteered with the UNC Charlotte 49ers last season ...

A once-was Arena League Football Player, Wilks spent a decade ... as a defensive assistant in their lone season together. Steve Wilks would then serve a multitude of roles for the successful ...

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh ruffled a few feathers among Pittsburgh football fans Thursday ... over as head coach of the Houston Texans. Steve Wilks took over last year and was on the staff ...