Chris O'Leary (American football)
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Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
| Los Angeles Chargers | |
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| Title | Defensive coordinator |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 7, 1991 Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | North Vigo High (Terre Haute, Indiana) |
| College | Indiana State (2010–2014) |
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Career history | |
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| Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference | |
Christopher John O'Leary (born November 7, 1991) is an American professional football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the defensive coordinator and safeties coach at Western Michigan University in 2025.
O'Leary played college football for the Indiana State Sycamores. He previously served as an assistant coach for the Georgia State Panthers, Florida Tech Panthers, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
O'Leary was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, in 1991. He is the son of Patrick and Julie O'Leary. He has three brothers, Marc, Dan, and Matt. O'Leary is a Christian.
Playing career
O'Leary played college football as a wide receiver at Indiana State University from 2010 to 2014. He sat as a redshirt freshman in the 2010 season. His future mentor, Jesse Minter, served as linebackers coach and defensive coordinator.[1]