Carolina Panthers DC Ejiro Evero stays grounded in quest to become NFL head coach
One of league’s top defensive minds talks winning NFC South, working under Sean McVay, opportunities for coaches of color
Andscape senior NFL writer Jason Reid speaks to coordinators leaguewide about what meaningful advancement looks like for Black coaches at the highest level of football
Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero says he is ready for a head coaching opportunity, but his focus is on 2026.
In Coaches Conversations with Andscape senior NFL writer Jason Reid, the Panthers DC reflects on Carolina winning the NFC South last season, facing the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs, and building a defense around process, trust and daily growth. Evero also discusses working under Sean McVay and Raheem Morris, connecting with players beyond X’s and O’s, and staying grounded while the NFL coaching pipeline continues to face questions about opportunity for coaches of color.