CHARLOTTE – The Panthers have agreed to terms with Ejiro Evero to become their next defensive coordinator, becoming the first new member of head coach Frank Reich's staff.
Evero, 42, comes to Carolina with 15 years of NFL coaching experience and one year of experience as the Broncos' defensive coordinator in 2022. He interviewed with the Panthers for the head coaching position in January.
Here are five fast facts to know about him:
1. Coming from Denver: Evero's first year as a defensive coordinator was in 2022 when he led the Broncos to a top-10 ranking in total defense (320 yards per game, seventh) and third-best in net yards per passing attempt (5.6 – tied with Kansas City). He coached cornerback Patrick Surtain II, who was named to his first Pro Bowl this season.
2. Super Bowl with the Rams: Before heading to the Broncos, Evero spent five years with the Rams coaching safeties and the secondary. He oversaw safeties from 2017-20 before transitioning to a position as defensive passing game coordinator and secondary coach for Los Angeles' Super Bowl run in 2021. The Rams tied for third in interceptions (19) and had 10 players record at least one interception in 2021.
3. Working with Dom Capers in Green Bay: Evero served as a defensive quality control coach for the Packers in 2016. During his time in Green Bay, Evero worked under Dom Capers, the first head coach in Panthers' history. Evero was part of the staff that led the Packers to a 10-6 record that season.
4. Breaking into NFL coaching: Evero's first NFL coaching opportunity came at Tampa Bay, where he started as a defensive quality control coach from 2007-09. He returned to the pros after one year coaching special teams and safeties at the University of Redlands in Division III football. He was hired on Jim Harbaugh's staff at San Francisco in 2011 and spent five years there, starting as a quality control coach and transitioning to offensive assistant from 2012-13 and defensive assistant from 2014-15.
5. Born in England, raised in California: Evero was born in Colchester, England, but spent his childhood in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. He attended Alta Loma High School and played college football at UC Davis, starting at safety for three seasons. He was named a Division II All-American twice and signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2004.
Evero was defensive coordinator in Denver in 2022 and previously had stops with the Rams (2017-2021), Packers (2016), 49ers (2011-15) and Buccaneers (2007-09).
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 2: Denver Broncos Defensive Coordinator Ejiro Evero gives a fan a high-five at Allegiant Stadium on October 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Denver Broncos will take on the home team Las Vegas Raiders during week four of the NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
ENGLEWOOD COLORADO - FEBRUARY 22: Ejiro Evero, Defensive Coordinator, takes part in a press conference announcing the new coaching staff for the Denver Broncos at UCHeath Training Center on February 22, 2022 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
CENTENNIAL, COLORADO - APRIL 26: Defensive Coordinator Ejiro Evero talks with the media after practice at UCHealth Training Center on April 26, 2022 in Centennial, Colorado. It was day 2 of mini camp for the Denver Broncos. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 08: Head coach Brandon Staley of the Los Angeles Chargers talks to defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero of the Denver Broncos prior to their game at Empower Field At Mile High on January 08, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 11: Defensive Coordinator Ejiro Evero of the Denver Broncos calls in a play against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half at Empower Field at Mile High on December 11, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, left, chats with safety Justin Simmons during the NFL football team's training camp Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at the Broncos' headquarters in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero takes part in drills during an NFL football training camp session at the team's headquarters Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
FILE - Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, left, speaks with media after a practice session in Harrow, England, Oct. 28, 2022. The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with Evero to be their new defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at the Broncos' headquarters in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at the Broncos' headquarters in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at the Broncos' headquarters in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero () takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at the Broncos' headquarters in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Los Angeles Rams safeties coach Ejiro Evero celebrates after an interception in the final minutes of an NFL Football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Sabitus)
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