Jon Hoke, in his first season as Chicago’s defensive backs coach, was hired on January 13, 2009.

The 26-year coaching veteran spent the previous seven seasons (2002-08) as the Houston Texans defensive backs coach after spending three seasons (1999-2001) at the University of Florida as the Gators defensive coordinator/secondary coach. He added the title of assistant head coach in his final two seasons (2000-01) at Florida.

During his time with the Texans, Houston defensive backs accounted for 82.8 percent (72 of 87) of the teams’ interceptions, seventh-highest percentage in the NFL during that span and third-highest in the AFC.

Prior to his time in Gainesville, Hoke tutored the defensive backs at Missouri for five seasons (1994-98) after spending three years in the same capacity at Kent State (1989-93), adding the title of defensive coordinator in his final season with the Golden Flashes.

Hoke started coaching at Bowling Green in 1983 as the Falcons’ secondary/special teams coach. He spent four seasons in Bowling Green before coaching the defensive backs/special teams at San Diego State from 1987-88.

A four-year letterman at Ball State (1976-79), Hoke earned all-MAC honors as a defensive back. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education. Hoke played 11 games for the Chicago Bears in 1980, recording seven tackles.

A native of Kettering, Ohio, Hoke and his wife, Jody, have four children: Mallory, Kyle and twins Kendall and Carly.